Luncheon meat vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between luncheon meat and turkey ham
- Luncheon meat has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat; however, turkey ham has more phosphorus and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for turkey ham is 17% higher.
- Turkey ham has 5 times less vitamin B6 than luncheon meat. Luncheon meat has 0.272mg of vitamin B6, while turkey ham has 0.06mg.
- Turkey ham is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -9.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70% |
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 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +353.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +15% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +79.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.8% |
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:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
3.1 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +219.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +198.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.6% |
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Protein
~16.3g
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Other
~3.1g
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
1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.873 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +325.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +79.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.6% |
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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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 289mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.06mg | 16% |
| Fats | 12.77g | 4g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 3.944g | 1.2g | 12% |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 12% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 1.337g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.23mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 4.12mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 0.873g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 64mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 0.8µg | 5% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 118kcal | 4% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 909mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.27mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 17.5g | 16.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 300mg | 253mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.04g | 3.1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.04g | 3.1g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.2g | N/A |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 2.1mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 38.3µg | 38.2µg | 0% |
| 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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.744g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Luncheon meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Luncheon meat contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Luncheon meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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.