Luncheon meat vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Luncheon meat and Brisket
- Luncheon meat has more Selenium, and Vitamin B3, however, Brisket is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Choline, and Copper.
- Brisket covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 50% more than Luncheon meat.
- Brisket has 17 times less Sodium than Luncheon meat. Luncheon meat has 820mg of Sodium, while Brisket has 48mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +29.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +270% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more IronIron | +150.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +233.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +211.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +116.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +218.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +130.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +71.8% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
Protein:
28.82 g
Fats:
18.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.48 g
Other:
0.28 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +907.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +64.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.681 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -46% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +129.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +39.6% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 189kcal | 289kcal |
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| Protein | 17.5g | 28.82g |
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| Fats | 12.77g | 18.42g |
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| Net carbs | 1.04g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.04g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 106mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 19mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 300mg | 232mg |
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| Iron | 0.97mg | 2.43mg |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.1mg |
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| Zinc | 2.15mg | 6.69mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 175mg |
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| Sodium | 820mg | 48mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.51mg |
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| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.01mg |
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| Selenium | 38.3µg | 27.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 4.087mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 0.568mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.282mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 2.12µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 63.9mg | 109.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.944g | 7.305g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.685g | 7.934g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 0.681g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.181mg |
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| Threonine | 1.101mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.253mg |
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| Leucine | 2.192mg |
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| Lysine | 2.328mg |
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| Methionine | 0.717mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.088mg |
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| Valine | 1.367mg |
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| Histidine | 0.879mg |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g |
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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
33%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.361g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Luncheon meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 772mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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