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Luncheon meat vs. Grouse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between luncheon meat and grouse?

  • Luncheon meat is higher in zinc and vitamin B1, yet grouse is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Grouse's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 82% more.
  • Luncheon meat has 30 times more Saturated Fat than grouse. While luncheon meat has 3.944g of Saturated Fat, grouse has only 0.13g.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in grouse is lower.

We used USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, raw 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
Contains more IronIron +67.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +321.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +131.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
~equal in Calcium ~5mg
~equal in Potassium ~311mg

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%
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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% 0.96% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +356.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +215.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg

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
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26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 g
Contains more FatsFats +1351.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1028%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.2%
Contains more WaterWater +10.7%

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
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43% 14% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +13435.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1085.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.7%

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 Grouse
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Grouse Opinion
Calories 189kcal 112kcal Luncheon meat
Protein 17.5g 25.94g Grouse
Fats 12.77g 0.88g Luncheon meat
Net carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Cholesterol 78mg 40mg Grouse
Magnesium 18mg 32mg Grouse
Calcium 5mg 5mg
Potassium 300mg 311mg Grouse
Iron 0.97mg 0.58mg Luncheon meat
Copper 0.03mg 0.058mg Grouse
Zinc 2.15mg 0.51mg Luncheon meat
Phosphorus 170mg 229mg Grouse
Sodium 820mg 50mg Grouse
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Grouse
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg Grouse
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.73mg Grouse
Manganese 0.037mg 0.016mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 38.3µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.042mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.28mg Grouse
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 11.6mg Grouse
Vitamin B5 0.613mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 1.275mg Grouse
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 2.9µg Grouse
Choline 63.9mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 3.944g 0.13g Grouse
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 0.042g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 0.132g Luncheon meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Grouse
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.009g Grouse
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Grouse
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Grouse
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g 0.001g Luncheon meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g Grouse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Luncheon meat Grouse
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Luncheon meat
74%
Grouse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
21%
Grouse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouse
Grouse contains less Sodium (difference - 770mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.814g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

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. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/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.