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Turkey breast vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turkey breast and Luncheon meat

  • Turkey breast has more Vitamin B6, however, Luncheon meat is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Luncheon meat covers your daily Sodium needs 33% more than Turkey breast.
  • Luncheon meat contains 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Turkey breast. Turkey breast contains 0.48mg of Vitamin B6, while Luncheon meat contains 0.272mg.
  • Turkey breast has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.5% 26% 36% 10% 59% 73% 107% 4.8% 209%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more IronIron +23.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +105.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71%
~equal in Potassium ~300mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~170mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.36% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.2% 0% 32% 49% 98% 37% 63% 115% 0% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +119%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.225mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.613mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.1%
Contains more FatsFats +81.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +171.2%
~equal in Water ~65.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 g
35% 51% 14%
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 -51.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +113.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.565g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey breast Luncheon meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Luncheon meat Opinion
Calories 157kcal 189kcal Luncheon meat
Protein 21.89g 17.5g Turkey breast
Fats 7.02g 12.77g Luncheon meat
Net carbs 0g 1.04g Luncheon meat
Carbs 0g 1.04g Luncheon meat
Cholesterol 65mg 78mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 24mg 18mg Turkey breast
Calcium 13mg 5mg Turkey breast
Potassium 275mg 300mg Luncheon meat
Iron 1.2mg 0.97mg Turkey breast
Copper 0.074mg 0.03mg Turkey breast
Zinc 1.57mg 2.15mg Luncheon meat
Phosphorus 186mg 170mg Turkey breast
Sodium 59mg 820mg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.16mg Luncheon meat
Manganese 0.018mg 0.037mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 22.4µg 38.3µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.128mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.213mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 5.225mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 0.613mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.272mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.92µg Luncheon meat
Folate 7µg 0µg Turkey breast
Choline 63.9mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 1.91g 3.944g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 5.685g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 1.565g Turkey breast
Tryptophan 0.242mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.957mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.996mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey breast Luncheon meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
27%
Turkey breast
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 761mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
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 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.
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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.