Luncheon meat vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between luncheon meat and chicken meat
- Luncheon meat has more selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B1; however, chicken meat is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin A, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Luncheon meat covers your daily need for sodium, 32% more than chicken meat.
- Luncheon meat has 3 times more vitamin B12 than chicken meat. While luncheon meat has 0.92µg of vitamin B12, chicken meat has only 0.3µg.
- Chicken meat has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 | +34.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +85% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +120% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
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 | +103.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +206.7% |
| 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 | +∞% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-905.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56% |
~equal in
Fats
~13.6g
~equal in
Water
~59.45g
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +89.8% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.79g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~5.34g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 820mg | 82mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 0.3µg | 26% |
| Selenium | 38.3µg | 23.9µg | 26% |
| Protein | 17.5g | 27.3g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 8.487mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.4mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 2.97g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 1.03mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.063mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 1.26mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.066mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.168mg | 3% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 239kcal | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 88mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 182mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 1.94mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 223mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Fats | 12.77g | 13.6g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 3.944g | 3.79g | 1% |
| Folate | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 5.34g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.04g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 65.9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.128mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.986mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.223mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | N/A |
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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
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36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
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 - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 738mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.154g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.