Luncheon meat vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Luncheon meat and Lamb leg
- Luncheon meat has more Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Lamb leg is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
- Lamb leg covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 66% more than Luncheon meat.
- Lamb leg contains 15 times less Sodium than Luncheon meat. Luncheon meat contains 820mg of Sodium, while Lamb leg contains 56mg.
Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw.
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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 | +20.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +85% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +276.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.2% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +81.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +31.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +171.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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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:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +302.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~17.91g
~equal in
Water
~64.32g
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
7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.35 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -46.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +23.1% |
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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| Calories | 189kcal | 230kcal |
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| Protein | 17.5g | 17.91g |
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| Fats | 12.77g | 17.07g |
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| Net carbs | 1.04g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.04g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 69mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 300mg | 249mg |
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| Iron | 0.97mg | 1.66mg |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.113mg |
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| Zinc | 2.15mg | 3.32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 170mg | |
| Sodium | 820mg | 56mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.21mg |
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| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 38.3µg | 20.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 6.26mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 0.69mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 19µg |
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| Choline | 63.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.944g | 7.43g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.685g | 7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 1.35g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.209mg |
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| Threonine | 0.767mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.864mg |
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| Leucine | 1.393mg |
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| Lysine | 1.582mg |
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| Methionine | 0.46mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg |
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| Valine | 0.967mg |
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| Histidine | 0.567mg |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.486g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 764mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb leg is relatively richer in vitamins
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.