Luncheon meat vs. Polish sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are luncheon meat and Polish sausage different?
- Luncheon meat is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and polyunsaturated fat; however, Polish sausage is richer in vitamin B1 and copper.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for luncheon meat is 37% higher.
- Luncheon meat contains 2 times more polyunsaturated fat than Polish sausage. While luncheon meat contains 1.565g of polyunsaturated fat, Polish sausage contains only 0.79g.
- Luncheon meat has less sodium.
USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.4% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +292.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
17.6 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
3.6 g
Water:
55.2 g
Other:
4.2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +51.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +246.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.9% |
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Protein
~17.6g
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
8.01 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.79 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +98.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +70.6% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 38.3µg | 17.7µg | 37% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 1540mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.502mg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 3.944g | 8.01g | 18% |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 3.443mg | 11% |
| Fats | 12.77g | 19.4g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 9.7g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.19mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 0.79g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.148mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 136mg | 5% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 259kcal | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 66mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 0.98µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 0.45mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 1.93mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 237mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.04g | 3.6g | 1% |
| Folate | 0µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 0.88mg | 1% |
| Protein | 17.5g | 17.6g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.04g | 3.6g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.591mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.611mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.076mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.11mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.539mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.679mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.444mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | N/A |
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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Luncheon meat contains less Sodium (difference - 720mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.066g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Luncheon meat 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.