Luncheon meat vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Luncheon meat and Italian sausage
- Luncheon meat has more Selenium, and Vitamin B3, however, Italian sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Italian sausage covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 41% more than Luncheon meat.
- Luncheon meat has 2 times more Selenium than Italian sausage. While Luncheon meat has 38.3µg of Selenium, Italian sausage has only 22µg.
- Italian sausage has less Cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.
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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.
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Selenium
+74.1%
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Calcium
+320%
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Iron
+47.4%
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Zinc
+11.2%
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Copper
+166.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Potassium - 304
Equal in Sodium - 743
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Selenium
+74.1%
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Calcium
+320%
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Iron
+47.4%
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Zinc
+11.2%
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Copper
+166.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Potassium - 304
Equal in Sodium - 743
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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Vitamin B3
+25.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+56.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+386.7%
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Vitamin B6
+21.3%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+41.3%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233
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Vitamin B3
+25.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+56.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+386.7%
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Vitamin B6
+21.3%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+41.3%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+39.8%
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+30%
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Fats
+113.9%
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Carbs
+310.6%
Equal in Protein - 19.12
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
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2.82 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
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2.17 g
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Water
+39.8%
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+30%
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Fats
+113.9%
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Carbs
+310.6%
Equal in Protein - 19.12
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-61.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+200.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+124.8%
Saturated Fat:
3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.565 g
Saturated Fat:
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.518 g
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Saturated Fat
-61.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+200.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+124.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.04g | 4.17g |
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| Protein | 17.5g | 19.12g |
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| Fats | 12.77g | 27.31g |
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| Carbs | 1.04g | 4.27g |
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| Calories | 189kcal | 344kcal |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 21mg |
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| Iron | 0.97mg | 1.43mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 170mg | |
| Potassium | 300mg | 304mg |
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| Sodium | 820mg | 743mg |
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| Zinc | 2.15mg | 2.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.037mg |
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| Selenium | 38.3µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 16IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 4.165mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.33mg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 0.792mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 1.343mg |
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| Lysine | 1.522mg |
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| Methionine | 0.486mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 0.804mg |
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| Histidine | 0.577mg |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 57mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.944g | 10.195g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.685g | 17.108g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 3.518g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g |
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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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Luncheon meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.251g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Luncheon meat is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
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.