Luncheon meat vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between luncheon meat and pork?
- Luncheon meat is richer in vitamin B12, yet pork is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and choline.
- Pork's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 62% higher.
- Luncheon meat has 13 times more sodium than pork. Luncheon meat has 820mg of sodium, while pork has 62mg.
We used USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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 IronIron | +11.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +311.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +280% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +143.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.3% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +31.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +81.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +585.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +46.9% |
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:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +216.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~13.92g
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
5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30.4% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~6.19g
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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| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.877mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 62mg | 33% |
| Protein | 17.5g | 27.32g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.464mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 38.3µg | 45.3µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 246mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 0.7µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.321mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.944g | 5.23g | 6% |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 93.9mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.073mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 423mg | 4% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 242kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 2.39mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 0.698mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 1.2g | 2% |
| Fats | 12.77g | 13.92g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 6.19g | 1% |
| Folate | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 5.037mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 80mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 0.87mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.04g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 758mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.286g)
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 - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)