Luncheon meat vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are luncheon meat and ground beef different?
- Luncheon meat is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1; however, ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ground beef is 65% higher.
- Luncheon meat contains 11 times more sodium than ground beef. While luncheon meat contains 820mg of sodium, ground beef contains only 73mg.
USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +311.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +560% |
| Contains more IronIron | +134% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +163.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +171.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +151% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +170.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14.6% |
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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.4% |
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
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +283.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 2.49µg | 65% |
| Selenium | 38.3µg | 19.1µg | 35% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 5.84mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 73mg | 32% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 2.27mg | 16% |
| Protein | 17.5g | 23.87g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 3.944g | 6.073g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 0.408g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 4.026mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.051mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.079mg | 5% |
| Fats | 12.77g | 15.37g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 7.322g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.311mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.171mg | 3% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 241kcal | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 88mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 241mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 0.512mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.9µg | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 73.2mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 166mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.04g | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | N/A |
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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
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46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.129g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Luncheon meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 747mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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