Luncheon meat vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Luncheon meat and Pork chop
- Luncheon meat has more Vitamin B12, however, Pork chop has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Luncheon meat is 32% higher.
- Pork chop is lower in Sodium.
Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.
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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 | +270% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1020% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +250% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91% |
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 | +39.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +31.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +282.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +80.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.8% |
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:
23.72 g
Fats:
14.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
61.45 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +487.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.4% |
~equal in
Water
~61.45g
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
4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.894 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +16.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~4.339g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 189kcal | 231kcal |
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| Protein | 17.5g | 23.72g |
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| Fats | 12.77g | 14.35g |
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| Net carbs | 1.04g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.04g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 78mg | |
| Vitamin D | 40IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 300mg | 315mg |
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| Iron | 0.97mg | 0.87mg |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.105mg |
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| Zinc | 2.15mg | 3.15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 241mg |
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| Sodium | 820mg | 74mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 15IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.01mg |
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| Selenium | 38.3µg | 36.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.49mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.313mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 7.927mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 1.104mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.489mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 0.66µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.066g |
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| Choline | 63.9mg | 67.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.944g | 4.339g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.685g | 4.887g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 1.894g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.282mg |
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| Threonine | 1.043mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.123mg |
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| Leucine | 1.952mg |
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| Lysine | 2.109mg |
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| Methionine | 0.65mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.985mg |
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| Valine | 1.2mg |
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| Histidine | 0.965mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | 0.065g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.922g |
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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%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 746mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.395g)
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (78 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.