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Beef sirloin vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beef sirloin and luncheon meat

  • The amount of zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, choline, and copper in beef sirloin is higher than in luncheon meat.
  • Luncheon meat covers your daily sodium needs 33% more than beef sirloin.
  • Luncheon meat has 3 times less copper than beef sirloin. Beef sirloin has 0.085mg of copper, while luncheon meat has 0.03mg.
  • Beef sirloin contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
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 +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.7%
Contains more IronIron +97.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +183.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +165.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +236.4%
~equal in Selenium ~38.3µg

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% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
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 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.613mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 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 +76%
Contains more FatsFats +153.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +378%
~equal in Water ~65.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 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 -51.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +183.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +745.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Luncheon meat DV% diff.
Sodium 66mg 820mg 33%
Zinc 5.7mg 2.15mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.272mg 31%
Protein 30.8g 17.5g 27%
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 5.225mg 24%
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.92µg 23%
Iron 1.92mg 0.97mg 12%
Fats 5.03g 12.77g 12%
Phosphorus 253mg 170mg 12%
Choline 117.3mg 63.9mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 2.006g 5.685g 9%
Saturated fat 1.915g 3.944g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 1.565g 9%
Copper 0.085mg 0.03mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.213mg 4%
Potassium 410mg 300mg 3%
Folate 10µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.128mg 3%
Calcium 22mg 5mg 2%
Magnesium 27mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.16mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg 1%
Calories 177kcal 189kcal 1%
Selenium 38.9µg 38.3µg 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.037mg 1%
Cholesterol 81mg 78mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.04g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.04g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.613mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0%
Threonine 1.23mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0%
Leucine 2.45mg 0%
Lysine 2.603mg 0%
Methionine 0.802mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0%
Valine 1.528mg 0%
Histidine 0.983mg 0%
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
Beef sirloin 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
53%
Beef sirloin
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 754mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.029g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin 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 ($)

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. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.