Lamb shoulder vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lamb shoulder and luncheon meat
- Lamb shoulder has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, copper, and vitamin B3; however, luncheon meat is richer in selenium and vitamin B6.
- Lamb shoulder covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 68% more than luncheon meat.
- Luncheon meat contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +260% |
Contains more IronIron | +109.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +276.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +108.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +76.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50.8% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +17.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +177.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +14.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +126.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 0.92µg | 68% |
Sodium | 65mg | 820mg | 33% |
Selenium | 25.4µg | 38.3µg | 23% |
Saturated fat | 8.74g | 3.944g | 22% |
Zinc | 4.48mg | 2.15mg | 21% |
Iron | 2.03mg | 0.97mg | 13% |
Choline | 63.9mg | 12% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.272mg | 12% |
Fats | 20.24g | 12.77g | 11% |
Protein | 22.53g | 17.5g | 10% |
Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 5.225mg | 9% |
Copper | 0.113mg | 0.03mg | 9% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.3g | 5.685g | 7% |
Folate | 20µg | 0µg | 5% |
Calories | 279kcal | 189kcal | 5% |
Cholesterol | 92mg | 78mg | 5% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.128mg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.213mg | 3% |
Phosphorus | 183mg | 170mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 0.613mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
Potassium | 259mg | 300mg | 1% |
Calcium | 18mg | 5mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 23mg | 18mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 1.04g | N/A |
Carbs | 0g | 1.04g | 0% |
Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.61g | 1.565g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.964mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.087mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.753mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.99mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.578mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.216mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.714mg | 0% | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +58.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +17.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +115.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.61 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 | +46% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.9% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.565g