Mutton vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mutton and luncheon meat
- Luncheon meat has less vitamin B12, iron, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and choline.
- Mutton covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 147% more than luncheon meat.
- Luncheon meat contains 5 times less iron than mutton. Mutton contains 4.76mg of iron, while luncheon meat contains 0.97mg.
- Luncheon meat has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned.
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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 | +72.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +390.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +106.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +175.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.1% |
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 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +382.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +57.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +113.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.43 g
Fats:
11.09 g
Carbs:
0.08 g
Water:
54 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +91% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1200% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +101.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.142 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.814 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +92.3% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.44µg | 0.92µg | 147% |
| Iron | 4.76mg | 0.97mg | 47% |
| Zinc | 5.93mg | 2.15mg | 34% |
| Protein | 33.43g | 17.5g | 32% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 820mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 272mg | 170mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 78mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.52mg | 5.225mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.377mg | 0.272mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.213mg | 7% |
| Choline | 100.6mg | 63.9mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.128mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.897mg | 0.613mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 5.142g | 3.944g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 1.565g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.16mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 409mg | 300mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.459g | 5.685g | 3% |
| Fats | 11.09g | 12.77g | 3% |
| Calories | 234kcal | 189kcal | 2% |
| Selenium | 38µg | 38.3µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.08g | 1.04g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.08g | 1.04g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.403mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.588mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.764mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.999mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.918mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.399mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.678mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.975mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.147g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 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
75%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mutton contains less Sodium (difference - 685mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.198g)
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 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.