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Luncheon meat vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Luncheon meat and Chicken thigh

  • Luncheon meat has more Selenium, and Vitamin B12, while Chicken thigh has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Iron.
  • Luncheon meat's daily need coverage for Selenium is 32% higher.
  • Chicken thigh contains 9 times less Sodium than Luncheon meat. Luncheon meat contains 820mg of Sodium, while Chicken thigh contains 95mg.

The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.

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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 19% 3.9% 23% 55% 30% 76% 85% 12% 3.5% 112%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +86.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more IronIron +50.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.4%

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% 4.2% 0% 6% 22% 59% 134% 77% 88% 41% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +178.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +24%
Contains more OtherOther +173.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.5%
~equal in Water ~59.31g

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% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.43 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +48.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55.3%

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 thigh
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Chicken thigh Opinion
Calories 189kcal 218kcal Chicken thigh
Protein 17.5g 28.18g Chicken thigh
Fats 12.77g 10.3g Luncheon meat
Net carbs 1.04g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Carbs 1.04g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 78mg 102mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken thigh
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Chicken thigh
Calcium 5mg 13mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 300mg 259mg Luncheon meat
Iron 0.97mg 1.46mg Chicken thigh
Copper 0.03mg 0.09mg Chicken thigh
Zinc 2.15mg 2.79mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 170mg 199mg Chicken thigh
Sodium 820mg 95mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin A 0IU 70IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin E 0.16mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken thigh
Manganese 0.037mg 0.027mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 38.3µg 20.5µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.088mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.255mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 7.12mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 1.285mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.38mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.33µg Luncheon meat
Folate 0µg 9µg Chicken thigh
Choline 63.9mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 3.944g 2.78g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 3.82g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 2.43g Chicken thigh
Tryptophan 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 2.115mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 2.384mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Valine 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.874mg Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Chicken thigh
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 thigh
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
34%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 725mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.164g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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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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 thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.