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Veal vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Veal and Luncheon meat?

  • Veal is higher in Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Phosphorus, yet Luncheon meat is higher in Selenium.
  • Luncheon meat's daily need coverage for Selenium is 45% more.
  • Veal has 3 times more Copper than Luncheon meat. While Veal has 0.103mg of Copper, Luncheon meat has only 0.03mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Luncheon meat is lower.

We used Veal, ground, cooked, broiled and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned types in this article.

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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.
Veal
Veal
8
:
2
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.6%
Contains more Potassium +12.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.9%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +243.3%
Contains more Selenium +179.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.97
Equal in Manganese - 0.037
Veal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 18% 93% 30% 11% 106% 35% 5% 75%
Luncheon meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.6%
Contains more Potassium +12.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.9%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +243.3%
Contains more Selenium +179.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.97
Equal in Manganese - 0.037

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.
Veal
Veal
8
:
2
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.16
Veal
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% 0% 0% 18% 63% 151% 70% 90% 9% 159% 3%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Veal
Veal
2
:
3
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Protein +39.3%
Contains more Fats +68.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +116.9%
Equal in Water - 65.87
Veal
24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 g
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
Contains more Protein +39.3%
Contains more Fats +68.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +116.9%
Equal in Water - 65.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Veal
Veal
1
:
2
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184.5%
Veal
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 g
Luncheon meat
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veal Luncheon meat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.04g Luncheon meat
Protein 24.38g 17.5g Veal
Fats 7.56g 12.77g Luncheon meat
Carbs 0g 1.04g Luncheon meat
Calories 172kcal 189kcal Luncheon meat
Calcium 17mg 5mg Veal
Iron 0.99mg 0.97mg Veal
Magnesium 24mg 18mg Veal
Phosphorus 217mg 170mg Veal
Potassium 337mg 300mg Veal
Sodium 83mg 820mg Veal
Zinc 3.87mg 2.15mg Veal
Copper 0.103mg 0.03mg Veal
Manganese 0.035mg 0.037mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 13.7µg 38.3µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.16mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.128mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.213mg Veal
Vitamin B3 8.03mg 5.225mg Veal
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.613mg Veal
Vitamin B6 0.39mg 0.272mg Veal
Folate 11µg 0µg Veal
Vitamin B12 1.27µg 0.92µg Veal
Vitamin K 1.2µg 0µg Veal
Tryptophan 0.247mg Veal
Threonine 1.065mg Veal
Isoleucine 1.201mg Veal
Leucine 1.94mg Veal
Lysine 2.009mg Veal
Methionine 0.569mg Veal
Phenylalanine 0.984mg Veal
Valine 1.347mg Veal
Histidine 0.885mg Veal
Cholesterol 103mg 78mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 3.04g 3.944g Veal
Monounsaturated Fat 2.84g 5.685g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.55g 1.565g Luncheon meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Veal Luncheon meat
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
47%
Veal
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Veal
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Veal
Veal contains less Sodium (difference - 737mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veal
Veal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.904g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veal
Veal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal
Veal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
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 - $2.2)
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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.