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Ground chicken vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ground chicken and Luncheon meat?

  • Ground chicken is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, yet Luncheon meat is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Luncheon meat's daily need coverage for Selenium is 44% more.
  • Ground chicken has 2 times more Potassium than Luncheon meat. While Ground chicken has 677mg of Potassium, Luncheon meat has only 300mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Luncheon meat is lower.

We used Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 2.4% 60% 35% 21% 52% 100% 9.8% 2.1% 78%
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 +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +12%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +131.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +167.8%
~equal in Iron ~0.97mg

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% 30% 70% 133% 80% 124% 64% 5.3% 1.5% 32%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +80.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.128mg
~equal in Choline ~63.9mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 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 +33%
Contains more FatsFats +16.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +220.5%
~equal in Water ~65.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.08 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 -21.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +16.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground chicken 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 Ground chicken Luncheon meat Opinion
Calories 189kcal 189kcal
Protein 23.28g 17.5g Ground chicken
Fats 10.92g 12.77g Luncheon meat
Net carbs 0g 1.04g Luncheon meat
Carbs 0g 1.04g Luncheon meat
Cholesterol 107mg 78mg Luncheon meat
Magnesium 28mg 18mg Ground chicken
Calcium 8mg 5mg Ground chicken
Potassium 677mg 300mg Ground chicken
Iron 0.93mg 0.97mg Luncheon meat
Copper 0.062mg 0.03mg Ground chicken
Zinc 1.92mg 2.15mg Luncheon meat
Phosphorus 234mg 170mg Ground chicken
Sodium 75mg 820mg Ground chicken
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.16mg Ground chicken
Manganese 0.016mg 0.037mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 14.3µg 38.3µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.128mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.213mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 5.225mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 0.613mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.272mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 0.92µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0µg Ground chicken
Folate 2µg 0µg Ground chicken
Trans Fat 0.087g Luncheon meat
Choline 59mg 63.9mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 3.11g 3.944g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.879g 5.685g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 1.565g Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.196mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.97mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 1.06mg Ground chicken
Leucine 1.816mg Ground chicken
Lysine 2.014mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.596mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.912mg Ground chicken
Valine 1.102mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.706mg Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g 0.055g Luncheon meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground chicken Luncheon meat
Low Calories diet Equal
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
42%
Ground chicken
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 745mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.834g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken 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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.