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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, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from 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.
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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~156mg

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% 13% 14% 3% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.825mg

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
19% 28% 52%
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%
~equal in Protein ~18.99g

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
37% 49% 14%
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.
Luncheon meat Duck meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Duck meat Opinion
Calories 189kcal 337kcal Duck meat
Protein 17.5g 18.99g Duck meat
Fats 12.77g 28.35g Duck meat
Net carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Cholesterol 78mg 84mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin D 3IU Duck meat
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Luncheon meat
Calcium 5mg 11mg Duck meat
Potassium 300mg 204mg Luncheon meat
Iron 0.97mg 2.7mg Duck meat
Copper 0.03mg 0.227mg Duck meat
Zinc 2.15mg 1.86mg Luncheon meat
Phosphorus 170mg 156mg Luncheon meat
Sodium 820mg 59mg Duck meat
Vitamin A 0IU 210IU Duck meat
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg Duck meat
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.7mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 0.1µg Duck meat
Manganese 0.037mg 0.019mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 38.3µg 20µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.174mg Duck meat
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.269mg Duck meat
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 4.825mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 1.098mg Duck meat
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.18mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.3µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin K 0µg 5.1µg Duck meat
Folate 0µg 6µg Duck meat
Choline 63.9mg 50.4mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 3.944g 9.67g Luncheon meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 12.9g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 3.65g Duck meat
Tryptophan 0.232mg Duck meat
Threonine 0.773mg Duck meat
Isoleucine 0.872mg Duck meat
Leucine 1.465mg Duck meat
Lysine 1.486mg Duck meat
Methionine 0.475mg Duck meat
Phenylalanine 0.752mg Duck meat
Valine 0.938mg Duck meat
Histidine 0.462mg Duck meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Luncheon meat Duck 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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.726g)
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 - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 761mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
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)

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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.