Luncheon meat vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Luncheon meat and Ground chicken?
- Luncheon meat is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B12, yet Ground chicken is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
- Luncheon meat's daily need coverage for Selenium is 44% more.
- Luncheon meat has 11 times more Sodium than Ground chicken. While Luncheon meat has 820mg of Sodium, Ground chicken has only 75mg.
We used USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned types in this article.
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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.
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Zinc
+12%
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Manganese
+131.3%
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Selenium
+167.8%
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Calcium
+60%
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Magnesium
+55.6%
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Phosphorus
+37.6%
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Potassium
+125.7%
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Sodium
-90.9%
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Copper
+106.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.93
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Zinc
+12%
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Manganese
+131.3%
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Selenium
+167.8%
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Calcium
+60%
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Magnesium
+55.6%
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Phosphorus
+37.6%
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Potassium
+125.7%
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Sodium
-90.9%
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Copper
+106.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.93
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.
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Vitamin B12
+80.4%
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Vitamin E
+143.8%
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Vitamin B2
+41.8%
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Vitamin B3
+36%
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Vitamin B5
+116.5%
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Vitamin B6
+97.8%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.121
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Vitamin B12
+80.4%
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Vitamin E
+143.8%
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Vitamin B2
+41.8%
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Vitamin B3
+36%
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Vitamin B5
+116.5%
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Vitamin B6
+97.8%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.121
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+16.9%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Other
+220.5%
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Protein
+33%
Equal in Water - 64.92
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
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2.82 g
Protein:
23.28 g
Fats:
10.92 g
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0 g
Water:
64.92 g
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0.88 g
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Fats
+16.9%
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+220.5%
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Protein
+33%
Equal in Water - 64.92
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+16.5%
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Saturated Fat
-21.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+32.9%
Saturated Fat:
3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.565 g
Saturated Fat:
3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.08 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+16.5%
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Saturated Fat
-21.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+32.9%
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.04g | 0g |
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| Protein | 17.5g | 23.28g |
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| Fats | 12.77g | 10.92g |
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| Carbs | 1.04g | 0g |
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| Calories | 189kcal | 189kcal | |
| Calcium | 5mg | 8mg |
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| Iron | 0.97mg | 0.93mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 28mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 234mg |
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| Potassium | 300mg | 677mg |
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| Sodium | 820mg | 75mg |
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| Zinc | 2.15mg | 1.92mg |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.062mg |
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| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 38.3µg | 14.3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.302mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 7.107mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 1.327mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.538mg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 0.51µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.196mg |
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| Threonine | 0.97mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.06mg |
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| Leucine | 1.816mg |
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| Lysine | 2.014mg |
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| Methionine | 0.596mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.912mg |
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| Valine | 1.102mg |
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| Histidine | 0.706mg |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 107mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.087g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.944g | 3.11g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.031g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.685g | 4.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 2.08g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.787g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories 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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 745mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.834g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.