Luncheon meat vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between luncheon meat and turkey breast
- Luncheon meat has more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, and monounsaturated fat; however, turkey breast is higher in vitamin B6.
- Luncheon meat covers your daily sodium needs 33% more than turkey breast.
- Turkey breast contains 2 times less vitamin B1 than luncheon meat. Luncheon meat contains 0.128mg of vitamin B1, while turkey breast contains 0.058mg.
- Turkey breast has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, 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 ZincZinc | +36.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +105.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +71% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +160% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +146.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +120.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +119% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.5% |
| 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:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +81.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +171.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.1% |
~equal in
Water
~70.05g
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
1.91 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.66 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +113.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.6% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.66g
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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| Sodium | 820mg | 59mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 38.3µg | 22.4µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 0.42µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.48mg | 16% |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 12% | |
| Protein | 17.5g | 21.89g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.944g | 1.91g | 9% |
| Fats | 12.77g | 7.02g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 2.66g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.115mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.058mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.074mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 1.57mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 65mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 1.2mg | 3% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 157kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 186mg | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 1.66g | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 275mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.018mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.04g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 5.2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 0.621mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.957mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.704mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.996mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.616mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.857mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.141mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.66mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | N/A |
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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 761mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.034g)
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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