Luncheon meat vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Luncheon meat and Turkey meat
- Luncheon meat has more Selenium, and Vitamin B1, however, Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
- Luncheon meat covers your daily Sodium needs 31% more than Turkey meat.
- Turkey meat has 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Luncheon meat. Luncheon meat has 0.128mg of Vitamin B1, while Turkey meat has 0.045mg.
- Turkey meat contains less Sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +25.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +164.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +180% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +210% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.4% |
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 | +128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +184.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +126.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +10.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +36.8% |
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:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1633.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +487.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.1% |
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Water
~63.52g
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
2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +114.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -45.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.4% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 189kcal | 189kcal | |
| Protein | 17.5g | 28.55g |
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| Fats | 12.77g | 7.39g |
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| Net carbs | 1.04g | 0.06g |
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| Carbs | 1.04g | 0.06g |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 109mg |
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| Vitamin D | 15IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 14mg |
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| Potassium | 300mg | 239mg |
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| Iron | 0.97mg | 1.09mg |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.093mg |
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| Zinc | 2.15mg | 2.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 223mg |
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| Sodium | 820mg | 103mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 39IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.014mg |
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| Selenium | 38.3µg | 29.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.045mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.281mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 9.573mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 0.948mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.616mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 1.02µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 9µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.101g |
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| Choline | 63.9mg | 87.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.944g | 2.155g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.685g | 2.647g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 2.119g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.291mg |
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| Threonine | 1.004mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.796mg |
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| Leucine | 1.925mg |
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| Lysine | 2.282mg |
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| Methionine | 0.724mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg |
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| Valine | 0.902mg |
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| Histidine | 0.749mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
| Low Fats 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%
50%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 717mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.789g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Luncheon meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.