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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.
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 20% 2.4% 60% 35% 21% 52% 100% 9.8% 2.1% 78%
Contains more ZincZinc +12%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +131.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +167.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
~equal in Iron ~0.93mg

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% 0% 7.8% 0% 30% 70% 133% 80% 124% 64% 5.3% 1.5% 32%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.121mg
~equal in Choline ~59mg

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
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more FatsFats +16.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +220.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33%
~equal in Water ~64.92g

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
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.08 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +16.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
Luncheon meat Ground chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Ground chicken Opinion
Calories 189kcal 189kcal
Protein 17.5g 23.28g Ground chicken
Fats 12.77g 10.92g Luncheon meat
Net carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Cholesterol 78mg 107mg Luncheon meat
Magnesium 18mg 28mg Ground chicken
Calcium 5mg 8mg Ground chicken
Potassium 300mg 677mg Ground chicken
Iron 0.97mg 0.93mg Luncheon meat
Copper 0.03mg 0.062mg Ground chicken
Zinc 2.15mg 1.92mg Luncheon meat
Phosphorus 170mg 234mg Ground chicken
Sodium 820mg 75mg Ground chicken
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.39mg Ground chicken
Manganese 0.037mg 0.016mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 38.3µg 14.3µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.121mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.302mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 7.107mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 1.327mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.538mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.51µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin K 0µg 2.1µg Ground chicken
Folate 0µg 2µg Ground chicken
Trans Fat 0.087g Luncheon meat
Choline 63.9mg 59mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 3.944g 3.11g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 4.879g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 2.08g Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.196mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.97mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 1.06mg Ground chicken
Leucine 1.816mg Ground chicken
Lysine 2.014mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.596mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.912mg Ground chicken
Valine 1.102mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.706mg Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.031g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g 0.015g Luncheon meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Luncheon meat Ground chicken
Low Calories diet Equal
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
42%
Ground chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
38%
Ground chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 745mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.834g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground chicken
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.

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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.