Luncheon meat vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between luncheon meat and frankfurter?
- Luncheon meat is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6, yet frankfurter is richer in vitamin B12.
- Luncheon meat's daily need coverage for selenium is 51% higher.
- Luncheon meat has 7 times more Vitamin B1 than frankfurter. Luncheon meat has 0.128mg of Vitamin B1, while frankfurter has 0.018mg.
- Frankfurter contains less cholesterol.
We used USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Frankfurter, beef, unheated 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +76.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +271.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +611.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +395.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +157.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +31.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50% |
| 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:
11.16 g
Fats:
28.3 g
Carbs:
3.36 g
Water:
53.94 g
Other:
3.24 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +121.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +223.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.9% |
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
10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.765 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -64.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +104.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +111.9% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 189kcal | 316kcal |
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| Protein | 17.5g | 11.16g |
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| Fats | 12.77g | 28.3g |
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| Net carbs | 1.04g | 3.36g |
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| Carbs | 1.04g | 3.36g |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 55mg |
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| Vitamin D | 36IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 300mg | 316mg |
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| Iron | 0.97mg | 1.2mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.31g |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.055mg |
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| Zinc | 2.15mg | 2.03mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 152mg |
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| Sodium | 820mg | 992mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.9µg |
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| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.021mg |
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| Selenium | 38.3µg | 10.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.018mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 2.028mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.185mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 1.38µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 63.9mg | 48.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.944g | 10.979g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.685g | 12.048g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 0.765g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 0.519mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.58mg |
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| Leucine | 0.994mg |
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| Lysine | 1.055mg |
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| Methionine | 0.319mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.487mg |
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| Valine | 0.608mg |
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| Histidine | 0.362mg |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Luncheon meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Luncheon meat contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.035g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.