Luncheon meat vs. Mutton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Luncheon meat and Mutton
- Luncheon meat has less Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Choline.
- Mutton covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 147% more than Luncheon meat.
- Mutton contains 6 times less Sodium than Luncheon meat. Luncheon meat contains 820mg of Sodium, while Mutton contains 135mg.
Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo).
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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 | +12.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +72.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +390.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +106.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +175.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +382.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +57.4% |
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:
33.43 g
Fats:
11.09 g
Carbs:
0.08 g
Water:
54 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1200% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +101.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +91% |
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
5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.814 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -23.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +27.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +92.3% |
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 | 234kcal |
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| Protein | 17.5g | 33.43g |
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| Fats | 12.77g | 11.09g |
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| Net carbs | 1.04g | 0.08g |
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| Carbs | 1.04g | 0.08g |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 109mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 31mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 300mg | 409mg |
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| Iron | 0.97mg | 4.76mg |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.062mg |
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| Zinc | 2.15mg | 5.93mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 272mg |
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| Sodium | 820mg | 135mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.8mg |
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| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.033mg |
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| Selenium | 38.3µg | 38µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 6.52mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 0.897mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.377mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 4.44µg |
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| Choline | 63.9mg | 100.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.944g | 5.142g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.685g | 4.459g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 0.814g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.257mg |
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| Threonine | 1.403mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.588mg |
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| Leucine | 2.764mg |
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| Lysine | 2.999mg |
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| Methionine | 0.918mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.399mg |
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| Valine | 1.678mg |
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| Histidine | 0.975mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.147g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | 0g |
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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%
75%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
77%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mutton contains less Sodium (difference - 685mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.198g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.