Luncheon meat vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between luncheon meat and duck meat
- Luncheon meat has more selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6; however, duck meat has more copper, iron, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for luncheon meat is 33% higher.
- Duck meat has 14 times less sodium than luncheon meat. Luncheon meat has 820mg of sodium, while duck meat has 59mg.
Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Duck, domesticated, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +94.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +91.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +120% |
| Contains more IronIron | +178.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +656.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.8% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +51.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +206.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +337.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +79.1% |
| 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:
18.99 g
Fats:
28.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.84 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +243.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +122% |
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Protein
~18.99g
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
9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +126.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +133.2% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 820mg | 59mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 38.3µg | 20µg | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 3.944g | 9.67g | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 0.3µg | 26% |
| Fats | 12.77g | 28.35g | 24% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 2.7mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.227mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 12.9g | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 3.65g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 1.098mg | 10% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 337kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 63µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.18mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.174mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.269mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.7mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 204mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 1.86mg | 3% |
| Protein | 17.5g | 18.99g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 4.825mg | 3% |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 50.4mg | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 84mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 156mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.04g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.773mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.872mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.465mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.486mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.752mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.938mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.462mg | 0% | |
| 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
33%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.726g)
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 is richer in minerals?
Luncheon meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 761mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)