Luncheon meat vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between luncheon meat and pork leg
- Luncheon meat has more selenium and vitamin B12; however, pork leg has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and monounsaturated fat.
- Pork leg's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 51% more.
- Luncheon meat has 17 times more sodium than pork leg. Luncheon meat has 820mg of sodium, while pork leg has 47mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean, and fat, raw.
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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 | +14.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +116.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +46% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +475% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.4% |
| 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:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.47 g
Other:
1.23 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +129.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~17.43g
~equal in
Water
~62.47g
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
6.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.01 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +47.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.736mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 47mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 38.3µg | 29.4µg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.944g | 6.54g | 12% |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 0.63µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.401mg | 10% |
| Fats | 12.77g | 18.87g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 8.38g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 199mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 4.574mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.065mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 2.01g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Calories | 189kcal | 245kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 1.93mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 73mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 0.85mg | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 0.685mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 17.5g | 17.43g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.04g | 0g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 315mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.776mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.787mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.376mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.55mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.444mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.689mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.659mg | 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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 773mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.596g)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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