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

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What are the differences between Luncheon meat and Vienna sausage?

  • Luncheon meat is richer than Vienna sausage in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Luncheon meat's daily need coverage for Selenium is 39% more.
  • Luncheon meat has 3 times more Phosphorus than Vienna sausage. While Luncheon meat has 170mg of Phosphorus, Vienna sausage has only 49mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Luncheon meat is lower.

We used USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Sausage, Vienna, canned, chicken, beef, pork 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 Iron +10.2%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +246.9%
Contains more Potassium +197%
Contains more Zinc +34.4%
Contains more Selenium +126.6%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Equal in Iron - 0.88
Equal in Sodium - 879
Equal in Copper - 0.03
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 33% 5% 22% 9% 115% 44% 10% 0% 93%
Contains more Iron +10.2%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +246.9%
Contains more Potassium +197%
Contains more Zinc +34.4%
Contains more Selenium +126.6%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Equal in Iron - 0.88
Equal in Sodium - 879
Equal in Copper - 0.03

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 32% 50% 98% 37% 63% 0% 115% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 18% 0% 22% 25% 31% 21% 28% 3% 128% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Fats +51.9%
Contains more Carbs +150%
Equal in Water - 64.9
Equal in Other - 2.6
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
11% 19% 3% 65% 3%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 2.6 g
Water: 64.9 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Fats +51.9%
Contains more Carbs +150%
Equal in Water - 64.9
Equal in Other - 2.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.4%
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 g
39% 53% 7%
Saturated Fat: 7.125 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.628 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.29 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.4%

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 Vienna sausage
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Vienna sausage Opinion
Net carbs 1.04g 2.6g Vienna sausage
Protein 17.5g 10.5g Luncheon meat
Fats 12.77g 19.4g Vienna sausage
Carbs 1.04g 2.6g Vienna sausage
Calories 189kcal 230kcal Vienna sausage
Calcium 5mg 10mg Vienna sausage
Iron 0.97mg 0.88mg Luncheon meat
Magnesium 18mg 7mg Luncheon meat
Phosphorus 170mg 49mg Luncheon meat
Potassium 300mg 101mg Luncheon meat
Sodium 820mg 879mg Luncheon meat
Zinc 2.15mg 1.6mg Luncheon meat
Copper 0.03mg 0.03mg
Manganese 0.037mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 38.3µg 16.9µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.22mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin D 25IU Vienna sausage
Vitamin D 0.6µg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.087mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.107mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 1.613mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 0.35mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.12mg Luncheon meat
Folate 0µg 4µg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1.02µg Vienna sausage
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Vienna sausage
Tryptophan 0.109mg Vienna sausage
Threonine 0.357mg Vienna sausage
Isoleucine 0.557mg Vienna sausage
Leucine 0.797mg Vienna sausage
Lysine 0.791mg Vienna sausage
Methionine 0.265mg Vienna sausage
Phenylalanine 0.425mg Vienna sausage
Valine 0.573mg Vienna sausage
Histidine 0.273mg Vienna sausage
Cholesterol 78mg 87mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 3.944g 7.125g Luncheon meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 9.628g Vienna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 1.29g Luncheon meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Luncheon meat Vienna sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
24%
Vienna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
33%
Vienna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.181g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 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. Vienna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172942/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.