Luncheon meat vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between luncheon meat and lamb?
- Luncheon meat is richer in selenium and vitamin B6, yet lamb is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, copper, and vitamin B3.
- Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 68% higher.
- Luncheon meat has 11 times more sodium than lamb. Luncheon meat has 820mg of sodium, while lamb has 72mg.
We used USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked types in this comparison.
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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 | +68.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +240% |
| Contains more IronIron | +93.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +296.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +107.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +109.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +177.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +46.6% |
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:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +243.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +64% |
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
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +55.1% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.51g
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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| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 2.55µg | 68% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 72mg | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 3.944g | 8.83g | 22% |
| Selenium | 38.3µg | 26.4µg | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 4.46mg | 21% |
| Protein | 17.5g | 24.52g | 14% |
| Fats | 12.77g | 20.94g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.13mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 1.88mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.119mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 6.66mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 8.82g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 97mg | 6% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 294kcal | 5% |
| Folate | 0µg | 18µg | 5% |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 93.7mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.6µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.25mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 188mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 0.66mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.04g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Potassium | 300mg | 310mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 1.51g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 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%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.886g)
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 - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 748mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)