Luncheon meat vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between luncheon meat and Italian sausage
- Luncheon meat has more selenium and vitamin B3; however, Italian sausage is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, iron, copper, and monounsaturated fat.
- Italian sausage covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 41% more than luncheon meat.
- Luncheon meat has 2 times more selenium than Italian sausage. While luncheon meat has 38.3µg of selenium, Italian sausage has only 22µg.
- Italian sausage has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +74.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +320% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +166.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.2% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +386.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.4% |
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:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +113.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +310.6% |
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Protein
~19.12g
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
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +200.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +124.8% |
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 B1 | 0.128mg | 0.623mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 38.3µg | 22µg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 17.108g | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 3.944g | 10.195g | 28% |
| Fats | 12.77g | 27.31g | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 1.3µg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 3.518g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 12% | |
| Calories | 189kcal | 344kcal | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 57mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 4.165mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 1.43mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.33mg | 4% |
| Protein | 17.5g | 19.12g | 3% |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 78.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.4µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 743mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.233mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 2.39mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.04g | 4.27g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.04g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 304mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 170mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.792mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.343mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.522mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.804mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0% | |
| 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
33%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Luncheon meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.251g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Luncheon meat is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
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.