Luncheon meat vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between luncheon meat and veal?
- Luncheon meat is higher in selenium, yet veal is higher in vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, copper, and phosphorus.
- Luncheon meat's daily need coverage for selenium is 45% more.
- Luncheon meat has 10 times more sodium than veal. While luncheon meat has 820mg of sodium, veal has only 83mg.
We used USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled types in this article.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +179.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +240% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +243.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +80% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +82.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +53.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +89.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +38% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +48.7% |
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:
24.38 g
Fats:
7.56 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.76 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +68.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +116.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.3% |
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Water
~66.76g
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
3.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.55 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +184.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.9% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 38.3µg | 13.7µg | 45% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 83mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 8.03mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 3.87mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 1.27µg | 15% |
| Protein | 17.5g | 24.38g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 1.16mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.39mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 103mg | 8% |
| Fats | 12.77g | 7.56g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.103mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 217mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 2.84g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 0.55g | 7% |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 95mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 3.944g | 3.04g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.27mg | 4% |
| Folate | 0µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.2µg | 1% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 172kcal | 1% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 337mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.04g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 0.99mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.065mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.201mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.94mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.009mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.569mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.984mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.347mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.885mg | 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 contains less Sodium?
Veal contains less Sodium (difference - 737mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.904g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
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 - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)