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Luncheon meat vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are luncheon meat and lamb loin different?

  • Luncheon meat is higher in selenium and vitamin B6; however, lamb loin is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb loin is 54% higher.
  • Luncheon meat contains 13 times more sodium than lamb loin. While luncheon meat contains 820mg of sodium, lamb loin contains only 64mg.

USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 22% 80% 40% 93% 77% 8.3% 2.6% 134%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +85%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +55.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260%
Contains more IronIron +118.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +296.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~180mg

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%
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% 2.2% 1.5% 25% 55% 133% 39% 25% 276% 12% 14% 48%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +38.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.65mg

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
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +25.5%
Contains more OtherOther +107.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.9%
Contains more FatsFats +84.7%

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
47% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.24 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.87 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +70.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.5%

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 Lamb loin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Lamb loin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 2.21µg 54%
Sodium 820mg 64mg 33%
Saturated fat 3.944g 10.24g 29%
Selenium 38.3µg 24.6µg 25%
Fats 12.77g 23.59g 17%
Iron 0.97mg 2.12mg 14%
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 7.1mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.11mg 12%
Zinc 2.15mg 3.41mg 11%
Protein 17.5g 22.55g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 5.685g 9.68g 10%
Copper 0.03mg 0.119mg 10%
Calories 189kcal 309kcal 6%
Cholesterol 78mg 95mg 6%
Folate 0µg 19µg 5%
Choline 63.9mg 88.4mg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.7µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 1.87g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.24mg 2%
Potassium 300mg 246mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 0.65mg 1%
Manganese 0.037mg 0.02mg 1%
Phosphorus 170mg 180mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 18mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 23mg 1%
Carbs 1.04g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.04g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.11mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0%
Leucine 1.754mg 0%
Lysine 1.991mg 0%
Methionine 0.579mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 0%
Valine 1.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Luncheon meat Lamb loin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 756mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

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. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.