Pork vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Pork and Luncheon meat?
- Pork is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Choline, yet Luncheon meat is richer in Vitamin B12.
- Pork's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 62% higher.
- Pork has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Luncheon meat. Pork has 0.464mg of Vitamin B6, while Luncheon meat has 0.272mg.
- Luncheon meat contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned types in this comparison.
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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 | +55.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +280% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +143.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +311.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +81.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +585.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +46.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +31.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +216.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~12.77g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 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 | -24.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30.4% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~5.685g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 242kcal | 189kcal |
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| Protein | 27.32g | 17.5g |
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| Fats | 13.92g | 12.77g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.04g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.04g |
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| Cholesterol | 80mg | 78mg |
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| Vitamin D | 53IU |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 423mg | 300mg |
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| Iron | 0.87mg | 0.97mg |
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| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 2.39mg | 2.15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 246mg | 170mg |
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| Sodium | 62mg | 820mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.037mg |
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| Selenium | 45.3µg | 38.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.128mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 5.225mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 0.613mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 0.92µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 0µg |
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| Choline | 93.9mg | 63.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.23g | 3.944g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.19g | 5.685g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 1.565g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.338mg |
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| Threonine | 1.234mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.26mg |
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| Leucine | 2.177mg |
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| Lysine | 2.446mg |
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| Methionine | 0.712mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg |
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| Valine | 1.473mg |
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| Histidine | 1.067mg |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
56%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 758mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.286g)
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 - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)