Chicken breast vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chicken breast and luncheon meat?
- Chicken breast is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B5, yet luncheon meat is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Chicken breast's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 60% more.
- Chicken breast has 2 times more vitamin B6 than luncheon meat. While chicken breast has 0.64mg of vitamin B6, luncheon meat has only 0.272mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in chicken breast is lower.
We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +72.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +76.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +46.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +162.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +182.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +135.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +50.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +62% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +148.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +91.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +171.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +103.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +149.6% |
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Water
~65.87g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
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 | -67.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +230.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46.3% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 14.782mg | 5.225mg | 60% |
| Protein | 33.44g | 17.5g | 32% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 820mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.64mg | 0.272mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 0.92µg | 23% |
| Selenium | 26.2µg | 38.3µg | 22% |
| Fats | 4.71g | 12.77g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.29g | 3.944g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 170mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.72g | 5.685g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.08mg | 2.15mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.04mg | 0.613mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.125mg | 0.213mg | 7% |
| Choline | 95.9mg | 63.9mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 78mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.128mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.07g | 1.565g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.97mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 300mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Folate | 4µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 189kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 0.51g | 1.04g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.51g | 1.04g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.412mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.765mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.509mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.836mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.925mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.328mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.659mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.037mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 741mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.654g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast 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.