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

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Summary of differences between Chicken meat and Luncheon meat

  • Chicken meat has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Luncheon meat is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • Luncheon meat covers your daily need of Sodium 32% more than Chicken meat.
  • Chicken meat has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
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 CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +29.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +85%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60.3%
~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% 9.7% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +206.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~63.9mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 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 +56%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +10.8%
~equal in Fats ~12.77g
~equal in Other ~2.82g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~3.944g
~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.
Chicken meat Luncheon meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Luncheon meat Opinion
Calories 239kcal 189kcal Chicken meat
Protein 27.3g 17.5g Chicken meat
Fats 13.6g 12.77g Chicken meat
Net carbs 0g 1.04g Luncheon meat
Carbs 0g 1.04g Luncheon meat
Cholesterol 88mg 78mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin D 2IU Chicken meat
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Chicken meat
Calcium 15mg 5mg Chicken meat
Potassium 223mg 300mg Luncheon meat
Iron 1.26mg 0.97mg Chicken meat
Copper 0.066mg 0.03mg Chicken meat
Zinc 1.94mg 2.15mg Luncheon meat
Phosphorus 182mg 170mg Chicken meat
Sodium 82mg 820mg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 161IU 0IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A 48µg 0µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.16mg Chicken meat
Manganese 0.02mg 0.037mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 23.9µg 38.3µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.128mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.213mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 5.225mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.613mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.272mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.92µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Chicken meat
Folate 5µg 0µg Chicken meat
Choline 65.9mg 63.9mg Chicken meat
Saturated Fat 3.79g 3.944g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 5.685g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 1.565g Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken 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
36%
Chicken meat
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
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 - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 738mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.154g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken 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 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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.