Luncheon meat vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Luncheon meat and Pork belly different?
- Luncheon meat is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Iron, however, Pork belly is richer in Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pork belly is 77% higher.
- Luncheon meat contains 26 times more Sodium than Pork belly. While Luncheon meat contains 820mg of Sodium, Pork belly contains only 32mg.
USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Pork, fresh, belly, raw 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 | +350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +86.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +516.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +378.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.1% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +12.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +139.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +109.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +143.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +209.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.6% |
| 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:
9.34 g
Fats:
53.01 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
36.74 g
Other:
0.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +87.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +79.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +209.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +315.1% |
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
19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -79.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +334.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +261% |
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 | 518kcal |
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| Protein | 17.5g | 9.34g |
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| Fats | 12.77g | 53.01g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.04g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.04g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 72mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 4mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 5mg | |
| Potassium | 300mg | 185mg |
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| Iron | 0.97mg | 0.52mg |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.052mg |
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| Zinc | 2.15mg | 1.02mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 108mg |
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| Sodium | 820mg | 32mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.39mg |
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| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.006mg |
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| Selenium | 38.3µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.396mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.242mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 4.647mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 0.256mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 0.84µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Choline | 63.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.944g | 19.33g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.685g | 24.7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 5.65g |
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 788mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.386g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Luncheon meat is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.