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Luncheon meat vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Luncheon meat and Chicken thigh

  • Luncheon meat has more Selenium, and Vitamin B12, while Chicken thigh has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Iron.
  • Luncheon meat's daily need coverage for Selenium is 32% higher.
  • Chicken thigh contains 9 times less Sodium than Luncheon meat. Luncheon meat contains 820mg of Sodium, while Chicken thigh contains 95mg.

The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.

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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.
Contains more Potassium +15.8%
Contains more Manganese +37%
Contains more Selenium +86.8%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Iron +50.5%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Zinc +29.8%
Contains more Copper +200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
Contains more Potassium +15.8%
Contains more Manganese +37%
Contains more Selenium +86.8%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Iron +50.5%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Zinc +29.8%
Contains more Copper +200%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 6% 0% 22% 59% 134% 78% 88% 7% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +24%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Other +173.8%
Contains more Protein +61%
Contains more Carbs +13.5%
Equal in Water - 59.31
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Fats +24%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Other +173.8%
Contains more Protein +61%
Contains more Carbs +13.5%
Equal in Water - 59.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.3%
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 g
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.3%

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 Chicken thigh
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Chicken thigh Opinion
Net carbs 1.04g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Protein 17.5g 28.18g Chicken thigh
Fats 12.77g 10.3g Luncheon meat
Carbs 1.04g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Calories 189kcal 218kcal Chicken thigh
Calcium 5mg 13mg Chicken thigh
Iron 0.97mg 1.46mg Chicken thigh
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 170mg 199mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 300mg 259mg Luncheon meat
Sodium 820mg 95mg Chicken thigh
Zinc 2.15mg 2.79mg Chicken thigh
Copper 0.03mg 0.09mg Chicken thigh
Manganese 0.037mg 0.027mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 38.3µg 20.5µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin A 0IU 70IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin E 0.16mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.088mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.255mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 7.12mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 1.285mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.38mg Chicken thigh
Folate 0µg 9µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.33µg Luncheon meat
Tryptophan 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 2.115mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 2.384mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Valine 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.874mg Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 78mg 102mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 3.944g 2.78g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 3.82g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 2.43g Chicken thigh
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 Chicken thigh
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
36%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 725mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.164g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.