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Bear meat vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between bear meat and luncheon meat

  • Bear meat has more iron, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, copper, and choline, while luncheon meat has more selenium and vitamin B3.
  • Bear meat's daily need coverage for iron is 122% higher.
  • Luncheon meat contains 5 times less copper than bear meat. Bear meat contains 0.148mg of copper, while luncheon meat contains 0.03mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in luncheon meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 1.5% 23% 402% 49% 280% 73% 9.3% 0% 61%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.5% 26% 36% 10% 59% 73% 107% 4.8% 209%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more IronIron +1006.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +393.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +377.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +242%
~equal in Calcium ~5mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~170mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9.8% 0% 25% 189% 63% 0% 67% 309% 4.5% 4.5% 67%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.2% 0% 32% 49% 98% 37% 63% 115% 0% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +168.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.272mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 g
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 ProteinProtein +85.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +23%
Contains more OtherOther +340.6%
~equal in Fats ~12.77g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 49% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.4 g
35% 51% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.565 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.685g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bear meat Luncheon meat DV% diff.
Iron 10.73mg 0.97mg 122%
Zinc 10.27mg 2.15mg 74%
Vitamin B12 2.47µg 0.92µg 65%
Selenium 11.2µg 38.3µg 49%
Vitamin B2 0.82mg 0.213mg 47%
Sodium 71mg 820mg 33%
Protein 32.42g 17.5g 30%
Copper 0.148mg 0.03mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 5.225mg 12%
Choline 122.3mg 63.9mg 11%
Cholesterol 98mg 78mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.4g 1.565g 6%
Calories 259kcal 189kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.16mg 2%
Manganese 0.037mg 2%
Saturated fat 3.54g 3.944g 2%
Folate 6µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.128mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.272mg 1%
Potassium 263mg 300mg 1%
Fats 13.39g 12.77g 1%
Carbs 0g 1.04g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.04g N/A
Calcium 5mg 5mg 0%
Phosphorus 170mg 170mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 5.66g 5.685g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.037g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bear meat Luncheon meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
57%
Bear meat
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
92%
Bear meat
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bear meat
Bear meat contains less Sodium (difference - 749mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bear meat
Bear meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.404g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bear meat
Bear meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

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. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/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.