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 RAE, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Luncheon meat covers your daily need of 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.
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Potassium
+34.5%
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Zinc
+10.8%
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Manganese
+85%
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Selenium
+60.3%
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Calcium
+200%
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Iron
+29.9%
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Magnesium
+27.8%
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Sodium
-90%
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Copper
+120%
Equal in Phosphorus - 182
Equal in Zinc - 1.94
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Potassium
+34.5%
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Zinc
+10.8%
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Manganese
+85%
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Selenium
+60.3%
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Calcium
+200%
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Iron
+29.9%
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Magnesium
+27.8%
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Sodium
-90%
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Copper
+120%
Equal in Phosphorus - 182
Equal in Zinc - 1.94
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.
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Vitamin B1
+103.2%
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Vitamin B2
+26.8%
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Vitamin B12
+206.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+68.8%
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Vitamin B3
+62.4%
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Vitamin B5
+68%
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Vitamin B6
+47.1%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+103.2%
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Vitamin B2
+26.8%
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Vitamin B12
+206.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+68.8%
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Vitamin B3
+62.4%
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Vitamin B5
+68%
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Vitamin B6
+47.1%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
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Water
+10.8%
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Protein
+56%
Equal in Fats - 13.6
Equal in Water - 59.45
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
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2.82 g
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
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0 g
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Carbs
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Water
+10.8%
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Protein
+56%
Equal in Fats - 13.6
Equal in Water - 59.45
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+89.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.79
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.34
Saturated Fat:
3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.565 g
Saturated Fat:
3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.97 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+89.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.79
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.34
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 1.04g | 0g | |
Protein | 17.5g | 27.3g | |
Fats | 12.77g | 13.6g | |
Carbs | 1.04g | 0g | |
Calories | 189kcal | 239kcal | |
Calcium | 5mg | 15mg | |
Iron | 0.97mg | 1.26mg | |
Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | |
Phosphorus | 170mg | 182mg | |
Potassium | 300mg | 223mg | |
Sodium | 820mg | 82mg | |
Zinc | 2.15mg | 1.94mg | |
Copper | 0.03mg | 0.066mg | |
Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.02mg | |
Selenium | 38.3µg | 23.9µg | |
Vitamin A | 0IU | 161IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 48µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.27mg | |
Vitamin D | 2IU | ||
Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.063mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.168mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 8.487mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 1.03mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.4mg | |
Folate | 0µg | 5µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 0.3µg | |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.305mg | ||
Threonine | 1.128mg | ||
Isoleucine | 1.362mg | ||
Leucine | 1.986mg | ||
Lysine | 2.223mg | ||
Methionine | 0.726mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | ||
Valine | 1.325mg | ||
Histidine | 0.802mg | ||
Cholesterol | 78mg | 88mg | |
Saturated Fat | 3.944g | 3.79g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.04g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 5.685g | 5.34g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 2.97g | |
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
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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.