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.
| 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% |
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 | +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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.28 g
Fats:
10.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.92 g
Other:
0.88 g
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% |
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Water
~65.87g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.08 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 | -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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 14.3µg | 38.3µg | 44% |
| Sodium | 75mg | 820mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.538mg | 0.272mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.51µg | 0.92µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.327mg | 0.613mg | 14% |
| Protein | 23.28g | 17.5g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.107mg | 5.225mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 677mg | 300mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 78mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 234mg | 170mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.213mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 3.11g | 3.944g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.08g | 1.565g | 3% |
| Fats | 10.92g | 12.77g | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 2.15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.879g | 5.685g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Folate | 2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Choline | 59mg | 63.9mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.121mg | 0.128mg | 1% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 189kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.04g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.04g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.93mg | 0.97mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.087g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.97mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.06mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.816mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.014mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.596mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.912mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.706mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.031g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | 0.055g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.787g | 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
42%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 745mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.834g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.