Luncheon meat vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between luncheon meat and pork shoulder
- Luncheon meat has more selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12; however, pork shoulder has more vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B6, and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pork shoulder is 53% higher.
- Pork shoulder has 13 times less sodium than luncheon meat. Luncheon meat has 820mg of sodium, while pork shoulder has 65mg.
Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Pork, fresh, shoulder, 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 ManganeseManganese | +236.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +180% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.1% |
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 | +36.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +499.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.9% |
| 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:
17.18 g
Fats:
17.99 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.02 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +248.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~17.18g
~equal in
Water
~64.02g
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
6.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.92 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.7% |
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 | 0.767mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 65mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 38.3µg | 25.5µg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 3.944g | 6.24g | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 70IU | 9% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 3.833mg | 9% |
| Fats | 12.77g | 17.99g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 0.74µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 8.01g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.348mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.084mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.275mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 2.7mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 1.92g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 0.719mg | 2% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 236kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 182mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 71mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Protein | 17.5g | 17.18g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 1.05mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Folate | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 60.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.04g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 302mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.768mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.781mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.36mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.531mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.441mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.921mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.656mg | 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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 755mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 ($)