Luncheon meat vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Luncheon meat and Turkey ham
- Luncheon meat has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Turkey ham has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Turkey ham is 17% higher.
- Turkey ham has 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Luncheon meat. Luncheon meat has 0.272mg of Vitamin B6, while Turkey ham has 0.06mg.
- Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen.
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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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Magnesium
+12.5%
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Potassium
+18.6%
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Calcium
+40%
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Phosphorus
+70%
Equal in Iron - 1
Equal in Zinc - 2.1
Equal in Selenium - 38.2
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Magnesium
+12.5%
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Potassium
+18.6%
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Calcium
+40%
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Phosphorus
+70%
Equal in Iron - 1
Equal in Zinc - 2.1
Equal in Selenium - 38.2
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
+26.8%
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Vitamin B6
+353.3%
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Vitamin B12
+15%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+79.7%
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Vitamin B2
+26.8%
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Vitamin B3
+26.8%
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Vitamin B6
+353.3%
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Vitamin B12
+15%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+79.7%
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Vitamin B2
+26.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+219.3%
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Carbs
+198.1%
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Water
+11.6%
Equal in Protein - 16.3
Equal in Other - 3.1
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
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2.82 g
Protein:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
3.1 g
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Fats
+219.3%
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Carbs
+198.1%
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Water
+11.6%
Equal in Protein - 16.3
Equal in Other - 3.1
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+325.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+79.3%
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Saturated Fat
-69.6%
Saturated Fat:
3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.565 g
Saturated Fat:
1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.873 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+325.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+79.3%
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Saturated Fat
-69.6%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.04g | 3.1g |
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| Protein | 17.5g | 16.3g |
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| Fats | 12.77g | 4g |
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| Carbs | 1.04g | 3.1g |
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| Calories | 189kcal | 118kcal |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.2g |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 7mg |
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| Iron | 0.97mg | 1mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 289mg |
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| Potassium | 300mg | 253mg |
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| Sodium | 820mg | 909mg |
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| Zinc | 2.15mg | 2.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.03mg |
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| Manganese | 0.037mg |
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| Selenium | 38.3µg | 38.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 53IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 16µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 4.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 0.8µg |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 64mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.944g | 1.2g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.685g | 1.337g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 0.873g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.744g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Luncheon meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Luncheon meat contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Luncheon meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.