Luncheon meat vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between luncheon meat and elk meat?
- Luncheon meat is richer in selenium, yet elk meat is richer in vitamin B12, iron, copper, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
- Elk meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 85% higher.
- Luncheon meat has 16 times more sodium than elk meat. Luncheon meat has 820mg of sodium, while elk meat has 50mg.
We used USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +94.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +264.8% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +319.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1063.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +91.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
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 CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +243.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +97.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +221.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 2.96µg | 85% |
Selenium | 38.3µg | 10.5µg | 51% |
Iron | 0.97mg | 4.07mg | 39% |
Copper | 0.03mg | 0.349mg | 35% |
Sodium | 820mg | 50mg | 33% |
Protein | 17.5g | 30.76g | 27% |
Zinc | 2.15mg | 4.12mg | 18% |
Phosphorus | 170mg | 285mg | 16% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.485mg | 16% |
Fats | 12.77g | 3.41g | 14% |
Saturated fat | 3.944g | 1.342g | 12% |
Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 0.97g | 12% |
Choline | 63.9mg | 12% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.37mg | 12% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 1.212mg | 12% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 0.161g | 9% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 6.143mg | 6% |
Potassium | 300mg | 392mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 18mg | 29mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.55mg | 3% |
Cholesterol | 78mg | 72mg | 2% |
Folate | 0µg | 9µg | 2% |
Calories | 189kcal | 162kcal | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.144mg | 1% |
Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
Carbs | 1.04g | 0g | 0% |
Net carbs | 1.04g | 0g | N/A |
Calcium | 5mg | 5mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.275mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.236mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.291mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 2.293mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.513mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.755mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.126mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.428mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.948mg | 0% | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | 0.002g | N/A |
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:
30.76 g
Fats:
3.41 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.93 g
Other:
0.9 g
Contains more FatsFats | +274.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +213.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +75.8% |
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Water
~64.93g
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
1.342 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.161 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +486.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +872% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66% |