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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 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.5% 26% 36% 10% 59% 73% 107% 4.8% 209%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
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%
~equal in Zinc ~1.94mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~182mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.2% 0% 32% 49% 98% 37% 63% 115% 0% 0% 35%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 9.7% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~65.9mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
27% 14% 59%
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
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.565 g
31% 44% 25%
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.
Luncheon meat Chicken meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Chicken meat Opinion
Calories 189kcal 239kcal Chicken meat
Protein 17.5g 27.3g Chicken meat
Fats 12.77g 13.6g Chicken meat
Net carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Cholesterol 78mg 88mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin D 2IU Chicken meat
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Chicken meat
Calcium 5mg 15mg Chicken meat
Potassium 300mg 223mg Luncheon meat
Iron 0.97mg 1.26mg Chicken meat
Copper 0.03mg 0.066mg Chicken meat
Zinc 2.15mg 1.94mg Luncheon meat
Phosphorus 170mg 182mg Chicken meat
Sodium 820mg 82mg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 0IU 161IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.27mg Chicken meat
Manganese 0.037mg 0.02mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 38.3µg 23.9µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.063mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.168mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 8.487mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 1.03mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.4mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.3µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Chicken meat
Folate 0µg 5µg Chicken meat
Choline 63.9mg 65.9mg Chicken meat
Saturated Fat 3.944g 3.79g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 5.34g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 2.97g Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Luncheon meat Chicken meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Luncheon meat
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 738mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.154g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.