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Luncheon meat vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Luncheon meat and Brisket

  • Luncheon meat has more Selenium, and Vitamin B3, however, Brisket is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Choline, and Copper.
  • Brisket covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 50% more than Luncheon meat.
  • Brisket has 17 times less Sodium than Luncheon meat. Luncheon meat has 820mg of Sodium, while Brisket has 48mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
3
:
7
Brisket
Brisket
Contains more Potassium +29.3%
Contains more Manganese +270%
Contains more Selenium +41.3%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +150.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +211.2%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Phosphorus - 175
Luncheon meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Brisket
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Contains more Potassium +29.3%
Contains more Manganese +270%
Contains more Selenium +41.3%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +150.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +211.2%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Phosphorus - 175

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
4
:
5
Brisket
Brisket
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +218.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.568
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.282
Luncheon meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 32% 50% 98% 37% 63% 0% 115% 0%
Brisket
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +218.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.568
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.282

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
3
:
2
Brisket
Brisket
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25.5%
Contains more Other +907.1%
Contains more Protein +64.7%
Contains more Fats +44.2%
Luncheon meat
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
Brisket
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25.5%
Contains more Other +907.1%
Contains more Protein +64.7%
Contains more Fats +44.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
2
:
1
Brisket
Brisket
Contains less Saturated Fat -46%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.6%
Luncheon meat
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 g
Brisket
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Luncheon meat Brisket
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Brisket Opinion
Net carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Protein 17.5g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 12.77g 18.42g Brisket
Carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Calories 189kcal 289kcal Brisket
Calcium 5mg 16mg Brisket
Iron 0.97mg 2.43mg Brisket
Magnesium 18mg 19mg Brisket
Phosphorus 170mg 175mg Brisket
Potassium 300mg 232mg Luncheon meat
Sodium 820mg 48mg Brisket
Zinc 2.15mg 6.69mg Brisket
Copper 0.03mg 0.1mg Brisket
Manganese 0.037mg 0.01mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 38.3µg 27.1µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.059mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.171mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 4.087mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 0.568mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.282mg Brisket
Folate 0µg 9µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 2.12µg Brisket
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.181mg Brisket
Threonine 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.879mg Brisket
Cholesterol 78mg 106mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 3.944g 7.305g Luncheon meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 7.934g Brisket
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 0.681g Luncheon meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Luncheon meat Brisket
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Luncheon meat
43%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.361g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 772mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.