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

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What are the differences between Vienna sausage and Luncheon meat?

  • 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.
  • Vienna sausage has 2 times more Saturated Fat than Luncheon meat. While Vienna sausage has 7.125g of Saturated Fat, Luncheon meat has only 3.944g.

We used Sausage, Vienna, canned, chicken, beef, pork and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3% 8.9% 33% 10% 44% 21% 115% 0% 92%
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 CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +157.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +197%
Contains more IronIron +10.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +246.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +126.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.03mg
~equal in Sodium ~820mg

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% 4.4% 18% 22% 25% 30% 21% 28% 128% 4% 3% 24%
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 EVitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +223.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.92µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 FatsFats +51.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +150%
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.7%
~equal in Water ~65.87g
~equal in Other ~2.82g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 53% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.125 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.628 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.29 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +69.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vienna sausage Luncheon meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Vienna sausage Luncheon meat Opinion
Calories 230kcal 189kcal Vienna sausage
Protein 10.5g 17.5g Luncheon meat
Fats 19.4g 12.77g Vienna sausage
Net carbs 2.6g 1.04g Vienna sausage
Carbs 2.6g 1.04g Vienna sausage
Cholesterol 87mg 78mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin D 25IU Vienna sausage
Magnesium 7mg 18mg Luncheon meat
Calcium 10mg 5mg Vienna sausage
Potassium 101mg 300mg Luncheon meat
Iron 0.88mg 0.97mg Luncheon meat
Copper 0.03mg 0.03mg
Zinc 1.6mg 2.15mg Luncheon meat
Phosphorus 49mg 170mg Luncheon meat
Sodium 879mg 820mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.16mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin D 0.6µg Vienna sausage
Manganese 0.037mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 16.9µg 38.3µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.128mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.107mg 0.213mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B3 1.613mg 5.225mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B5 0.35mg 0.613mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.272mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0.92µg Vienna sausage
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Vienna sausage
Folate 4µg 0µg Vienna sausage
Choline 43.7mg 63.9mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 7.125g 3.944g Luncheon meat
Monounsaturated Fat 9.628g 5.685g Vienna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.29g 1.565g Luncheon meat
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
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
Vienna sausage Luncheon meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
Vienna sausage
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Vienna sausage
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
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.