Brisket vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Brisket and Luncheon meat
- Brisket has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Choline, and Copper, however, Luncheon meat is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
- Brisket covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 50% more than Luncheon meat.
- Luncheon meat has 3 times less Copper than Brisket. Brisket has 0.1mg of Copper, while Luncheon meat has 0.03mg.
- Luncheon meat contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more IronIron | +150.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +233.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +211.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +270% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +218.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +130.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +71.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +116.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.8% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.82 g
Fats:
18.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.48 g
Other:
0.28 g
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +64.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +907.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.681 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +39.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -46% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +129.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 289kcal | 189kcal |
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| Protein | 28.82g | 17.5g |
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| Fats | 18.42g | 12.77g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.04g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.04g |
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| Cholesterol | 106mg | 78mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 232mg | 300mg |
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| Iron | 2.43mg | 0.97mg |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 6.69mg | 2.15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 175mg | 170mg |
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| Sodium | 48mg | 820mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.16mg |
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| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.037mg |
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| Selenium | 27.1µg | 38.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.128mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.087mg | 5.225mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.568mg | 0.613mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.282mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.12µg | 0.92µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 0µg |
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| Choline | 109.8mg | 63.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.305g | 3.944g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.934g | 5.685g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.681g | 1.565g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.181mg |
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| Threonine | 1.101mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.253mg |
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| Leucine | 2.192mg |
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| Lysine | 2.328mg |
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| Methionine | 0.717mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.088mg |
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| Valine | 1.367mg |
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| Histidine | 0.879mg |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g |
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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
44%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.361g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Luncheon meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 772mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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