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Luncheon meat vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Luncheon meat and Lamb?

  • Luncheon meat is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B6, yet Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 68% higher.
  • Luncheon meat has 11 times more Sodium than Lamb. Luncheon meat has 820mg of Sodium, while Lamb has 72mg.

We used USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked types in this comparison.

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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
2
:
8
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Manganese +68.2%
Contains more Selenium +45.1%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Iron +93.8%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Zinc +107.4%
Contains more Copper +296.7%
Equal in Potassium - 310
Luncheon meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Manganese +68.2%
Contains more Selenium +45.1%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Iron +93.8%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Zinc +107.4%
Contains more Copper +296.7%
Equal in Potassium - 310

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
3
:
7
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.66
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%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.66

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
3
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Other +243.9%
Contains more Protein +40.1%
Contains more Fats +64%
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
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Other +243.9%
Contains more Protein +40.1%
Contains more Fats +64%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
2
:
1
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.51
Luncheon meat
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.51

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Protein 17.5g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 12.77g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Calories 189kcal 294kcal Lamb
Calcium 5mg 17mg Lamb
Iron 0.97mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 170mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 300mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 820mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 2.15mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.03mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.037mg 0.022mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 38.3µg 26.4µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.14mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.1mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.13mg Luncheon meat
Folate 0µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 0µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 78mg 97mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 3.944g 8.83g Luncheon meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 1.51g Luncheon meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Luncheon meat Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.886g)
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 - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 748mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.