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Nutritional Profile of Canned Pork (Luncheon Meat)
We got 64 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Canned Pork (Luncheon Meat).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (Top 250) for eight nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Vitamin D3 (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Sodium, Na (Minerals)
- Glycine (Amino Acids)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for 27 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Stearic Acid (18:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Oleic Acid (18:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated (Fatty Acids)
- Fatty Acids, total saturated (Fatty Acids)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Sausages and Luncheon Meats) shows that it ranks first-rate (Top 10) for three nutrients.
These are
- Linolenic Acid (18:3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Vitamin D3 (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Capric Acid (10:0) (Saturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for nine additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- KJ (Energy) (Other)
- Oleic Acid (18:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated (Fatty Acids)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Canned Pork (Luncheon Meat)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Canned Pork (Luncheon Meat)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Canned Pork (Luncheon Meat)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Canned Pork (Luncheon Meat)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Canned Pork (Luncheon Meat)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Canned Pork (Luncheon Meat)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Canned Pork (Luncheon Meat)
In food category: Sausages and Luncheon Meats
| Carbohydrates (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 2.1 g | 595.3 mg | 124 | 2309 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 14.3 g | 4.1 g | 18 | 257 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.6 g | 1 g | 49 | 793 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 10.8 g | 3.1 g | 26 | 257 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 30.3 g | 8.6 g | 22 | 297 |
| Saturated Fats (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 80 mg | 22.7 mg | 10 | 452 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 60 mg | 17 mg | 20 | 650 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 370 mg | 104.9 mg | 65 | 780 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 6.7 g | 1.9 g | 22 | 291 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 3.6 g | 1 g | 26 | 254 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 13.1 g | 3.7 g | 17 | 255 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 1.1 g | 323.2 mg | 20 | 121 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 3.1 g | 873.2 mg | 52 | 783 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 470 mg | 133.2 mg | 5 | 491 |
| Amino Acids (19) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 877 mg | 248.6 mg | 44 | 245 |
| Arginine | 867 mg | 245.8 mg | 49 | 294 |
| Aspartic Acid | 1.2 g | 326 mg | 51 | 274 |
| Betaine | 4.1 mg | 1.2 mg | 31 | 287 |
| Cystine | 214 mg | 60.7 mg | 25 | 282 |
| Glutamic Acid | 1.8 g | 521.6 mg | 68 | 458 |
| Glycine | 1.1 g | 306.2 mg | 26 | 151 |
| Histidine | 357 mg | 101.2 mg | 70 | 662 |
| Isoleucine | 571 mg | 161.9 mg | 69 | 486 |
| Leucine | 952 mg | 269.9 mg | 51 | 270 |
| Lysine | 931 mg | 263.9 mg | 60 | 295 |
| Methionine | 333 mg | 94.4 mg | 63 | 629 |
| Phenylalanine | 491 mg | 139.2 mg | 74 | 582 |
| Proline | 679 mg | 192.5 mg | 64 | 477 |
| Serine | 497 mg | 140.9 mg | 78 | 600 |
| Threonine | 487 mg | 138.1 mg | 75 | 553 |
| Tryptophan | 122 mg | 34.6 mg | 57 | 343 |
| Tyrosine | 383 mg | 108.6 mg | 78 | 669 |
| Valine | 653 mg | 185.1 mg | 62 | 441 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 12.5 g | 3.5 g | 116 | 540 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 6 µg | 1.7 µg | 32 | 449 |
| Folate, food | 6 µg | 1.7 µg | 31 | 283 |
| Folate, total | 6 µg | 1.7 µg | 31 | 388 |
| Niacin | 3.1 mg | 887.3 µg | 121 | 1064 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 473 µg | 134.1 µg | 72 | 717 |
| Riboflavin | 194 µg | 55 µg | 72 | 617 |
| Thiamin | 367 µg | 104 µg | 50 | 517 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.9 µg | 0.3 µg | 90 | 638 |
| Vitamin B6 | 210 µg | 59.5 µg | 83 | 771 |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 283.5 µg | 47 | 613 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 260 µg | 73.7 µg | 54 | 617 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.5 µg | 0.1 µg | 14 | 157 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 22 IU | 6.2 IU | 29 | 184 |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.5 µg | 0.1 µg | 8 | 101 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 73 | 552 |
| Copper, Cu | 37 µg | 10.5 µg | 116 | 812 |
| Iron, Fe | 720 µg | 204.1 µg | 125 | 851 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 34 | 375 |
| Manganese, Mn | 24 µg | 6.8 µg | 56 | 1006 |
| Phosphorus, P | 82 mg | 23.2 mg | 127 | 587 |
| Potassium, K | 215 mg | 61 mg | 117 | 683 |
| Selenium, Se | 28 µg | 7.9 µg | 39 | 411 |
| Sodium, Na | 1.3 g | 365.7 mg | 31 | 145 |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.5 mg | 419.6 µg | 122 | 765 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 17.6 mg | 67 | 319 |
| Choline | 61.8 mg | 17.5 mg | 85 | 543 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 51.5 g | 14.6 g | 137 | 1592 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 3.6 g | 1 g | 39 | 301 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 334 kcal | 94.7 kcal | 26 | 354 |
| KJ (Energy) | 1,400 kj | 396.9 kj | 16 | 166 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Canned Pork (Luncheon Meat)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Slice (4-1/4" X 4-1/4" X 1/16") | 21.0 g | 0.7 oz |
63 Similar Sausages or Luncheon Meats
Explore the nutrient content of similar sausages and luncheon meats below by clicking on their names.
Similar Sausages and Luncheon Meats 1 - 50
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| Bacon Or Side Pork | No of Nutrients |
| 41 | |
| Beef & Pork | No of Nutrients |
(Frankfurter Or Hot Dog) | 51 |
(Reduced Fat Or Light, Frankfurter Or Hot Dog) | 51 |
| Beef & Pork Knackwurst | No of Nutrients |
(Knockwurst) | 63 |
| Beef & Pork Pepperoni | No of Nutrients |
| 102 | |
| Beef & Pork Salami | No of Nutrients |
| 82 | |
| Beef, Pork Sausage | No of Nutrients |
| 57 | |
| Beef, Pork, & Turkey Frankfurter | No of Nutrients |
(Fat Free) | 34 |
| Chicken, Beef, Pork Sausage | No of Nutrients |
(Skinless) | 61 |
| Ham & Pork | No of Nutrients |
(Chopped, Minced, Pressed, Spiced, Luncheon Meat) | 39 |
| Ham, Pork & Chicken | No of Nutrients |
(Chopped, Minced, Pressed, Spiced, Luncheon Meat) | 40 |
| Ham, Pork, & Chicken | No of Nutrients |
(Chopped, Minced, Pressed, Spiced, Luncheon Meat, Reduced Sodium) | 38 |
| Italian Pork & Beef Salami | No of Nutrients |
(Dry, 50% Less Sodium) | 49 |
| Italian Pork Salami | No of Nutrients |
| 53 | |
| Italian Pork Sausage | No of Nutrients |
| 111 | |
(Mild) | 71 |
| Luxury Pork Loaf | No of Nutrients |
| 59 | |
| Olive Pork Loaf | No of Nutrients |
| 66 | |
| Polish Pork Sausage | No of Nutrients |
| 58 | |
| Pork & Beef Salami | No of Nutrients |
(Dry Or Hard) | 106 |
(Less Sodium) | 66 |
| Pork & Beef Sausage | No of Nutrients |
| 62 | |
| 50 | |
(With Cheddar Cheese) | 60 |
| Pork & Beef Swisswurst | No of Nutrients |
(With Swiss Cheese) | 59 |
| Pork & Chicken | No of Nutrients |
(Luncheon Meat, Includes Spam Lite) | 45 |
| Pork & Turkey Sausage | No of Nutrients |
(Pre-Cooked) | 74 |
| Pork Bacon | No of Nutrients |
(Reduced Sodium, Smoked Or Cured) | 42 |
(Reduced Sodium, Unspecified If Fresh, Smoked, Or Cured) | 42 |
(Smoked Or Cured) | 41 |
(Unspecified If Fresh, Smoked, Or Cured) | 41 |
| Pork Chop | No of Nutrients |
(Smoked Or Cured, Meat & Fat Eaten) | 38 |
(Smoked Or Cured, Only Meat Eaten) | 38 |
(Smoked Or Cured, Unspecified If Fat Eaten) | 38 |
| Pork Frankfurter | No of Nutrients |
| 65 | |
| Pork Jerky | No of Nutrients |
| 43 | |
| Pork Liver Cheese | No of Nutrients |
| 61 | |
| Pork Roast | No of Nutrients |
(Smoked Or Cured, Meat & Fat Eaten) | 38 |
(Smoked Or Cured, Only Meat Eaten) | 38 |
(Smoked Or Cured, Unspecified If Fat Eaten) | 38 |
| Pork Roll | No of Nutrients |
(Cured) | 40 |
| Pork Salami | No of Nutrients |
(Dry Or Hard) | 56 |
| Pork Sausage | No of Nutrients |
(Reduced Sodium) | 72 |
(Link/Patty, Fully Cooked) | 110 |
(Link/Patty, Reduced Fat) | 105 |
(Link/Patty) | 107 |
| 48 | |
(Reduced Fat) | 48 |
(Reduced Sodium) | 48 |
(Link/Patty, Fully Cooked) | 107 |
Similar Sausages and Luncheon Meats 51 - 63
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| Pork Sausage | No of Nutrients |
(Link/Patty, Reduced Fat) | 102 |
(Link/Patty) | 109 |
| Pork Sausage Rice Links | No of Nutrients |
(Brown & Serve) | 45 |
| 49 | |
| Pork With Ham | No of Nutrients |
(Luncheon Meat, Includes Spam, Hormel) | 44 |
| Pork, Beef Thuringer | No of Nutrients |
(Cervelat, Summer Sausage) | 45 |
| Pork, Ham, & Chicken | No of Nutrients |
(Luncheon Meat, Added Ascorbic Acid, Includes Spam, Reduced Sodium, 25% Less Sodium) | 43 |
| Pork, Turkey, & Beef Sausage | No of Nutrients |
(Reduced Sodium) | 97 |
| Salt Pork | No of Nutrients |
| 40 | |
| Turkey & Pork Sausage | No of Nutrients |
(Bulk, Patty Or Link) | 50 |
| Turkey Or Chicken & Pork Sausage | No of Nutrients |
| 45 | |
| Turkey Or Chicken, Pork, & Beef Sausage | No of Nutrients |
(Reduced Sodium) | 48 |
| Turkey, Pork, & Beef Sausage | No of Nutrients |
(Low Fat) | 50 |
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