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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.5% 26% 36% 10% 59% 73% 107% 4.8% 209%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 1.5% 28% 32% 22% 53% 85% 6.1% 3% 160%
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%
~equal in Calcium ~5mg
~equal in Potassium ~315mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.2% 0% 32% 49% 98% 37% 63% 115% 0% 0% 35%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0.42% 0% 15% 184% 46% 86% 41% 93% 79% 0% 5.3% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
17% 19% 62%
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
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.565 g
39% 49% 12%
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.
Luncheon meat Pork leg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Pork leg Opinion
Calories 189kcal 245kcal Pork leg
Protein 17.5g 17.43g Luncheon meat
Fats 12.77g 18.87g Pork leg
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork leg
Net carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Cholesterol 78mg 73mg Pork leg
Vitamin D 20IU Pork leg
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Pork leg
Calcium 5mg 5mg
Potassium 300mg 315mg Pork leg
Iron 0.97mg 0.85mg Luncheon meat
Copper 0.03mg 0.065mg Pork leg
Zinc 2.15mg 1.93mg Luncheon meat
Phosphorus 170mg 199mg Pork leg
Sodium 820mg 47mg Pork leg
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork leg
Vitamin E 0.16mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork leg
Manganese 0.037mg 0.023mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 38.3µg 29.4µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.736mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.2mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 4.574mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 0.685mg Pork leg
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.401mg Pork leg
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.63µg Luncheon meat
Folate 0µg 7µg Pork leg
Choline 63.9mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 3.944g 6.54g Luncheon meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 8.38g Pork leg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 2.01g Pork leg
Tryptophan 0.208mg Pork leg
Threonine 0.776mg Pork leg
Isoleucine 0.787mg Pork leg
Leucine 1.376mg Pork leg
Lysine 1.55mg Pork leg
Methionine 0.444mg Pork leg
Phenylalanine 0.689mg Pork leg
Valine 0.931mg Pork leg
Histidine 0.659mg Pork leg
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Luncheon meat Pork leg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Luncheon meat
42%
Pork leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
40%
Pork leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 773mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.596g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
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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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.
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pork leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.