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Luncheon meat vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between luncheon meat and summer sausage

  • Luncheon meat has more selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, summer sausage has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B1, and calcium.
  • Luncheon meat's daily need coverage for selenium is 56% more.
  • Luncheon meat has 2 times more vitamin B6 than summer sausage. Luncheon meat has 0.272mg of vitamin B6, while summer sausage has 0.13mg.
  • Luncheon meat is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +410.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1520%
Contains more IronIron +133%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.3%
~equal in Zinc ~2.25mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~178mg

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 0% 75% 0% 4.5% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +88%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more WaterWater +82%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11%
Contains more FatsFats +196.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75%
Contains more OtherOther +64.5%

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% 50% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +140.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +93%

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 Summer sausage
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Summer sausage DV% diff.
Selenium 38.3µg 7.5µg 56%
Fats 12.77g 37.91g 39%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1.73µg 34%
Saturated fat 3.944g 10.47g 30%
Sodium 820mg 1483mg 29%
Vitamin A 0µg 225µg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 5.685g 13.68g 20%
Iron 0.97mg 2.26mg 16%
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 2.9mg 15%
Choline 63.9mg 12%
Calories 189kcal 426kcal 12%
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.13mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.249mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 3.02g 10%
Calcium 5mg 81mg 8%
Protein 17.5g 19.43g 4%
Copper 0.03mg 0.07mg 4%
Cholesterol 78mg 89mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.16mg 4%
Potassium 300mg 206mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 0.76mg 3%
Folate 0µg 7µg 2%
Vitamin D 12IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 13mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Phosphorus 170mg 178mg 1%
Zinc 2.15mg 2.25mg 1%
Net carbs 1.04g 1.62g N/A
Carbs 1.04g 1.82g 0%
Sugar 0g 0.12g N/A
Manganese 0.037mg 0.032mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.54mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.62mg 0%
Leucine 1.1mg 0%
Lysine 1.16mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.56mg 0%
Valine 0.69mg 0%
Histidine 0.47mg 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Luncheon meat Summer sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
41%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat contains less Sodium (difference - 663mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.526g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.