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Barbecue chicken vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Barbecue chicken and Canadian bacon different?

  • Canadian bacon has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Choline than Barbecue chicken.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Canadian bacon is 52% higher.
  • Barbecue chicken contains 4 times more Saturated Fat than Canadian bacon. While Barbecue chicken contains 3.927g of Saturated Fat, Canadian bacon contains only 1.039g.

Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +69.6%
Contains less Sodium -66.3%
Contains more Copper +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +291.8%
Contains more Manganese +220%
Contains more Selenium +129.1%
Equal in Zinc - 1.73
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +69.6%
Contains less Sodium -66.3%
Contains more Copper +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +291.8%
Contains more Manganese +220%
Contains more Selenium +129.1%
Equal in Zinc - 1.73

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.43
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 9% 6% 0% 168% 43% 188% 44% 65% 3% 54% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.43

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +442.4%
Contains more Protein +25.8%
Contains more Carbs +1400%
Contains more Other +423.9%
Equal in Water - 62.5
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
28% 3% 2% 63% 5%
Protein: 28.31 g
Fats: 2.78 g
Carbs: 1.8 g
Water: 62.5 g
Other: 4.61 g
Contains more Fats +442.4%
Contains more Protein +25.8%
Contains more Carbs +1400%
Contains more Other +423.9%
Equal in Water - 62.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +413.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +320.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +413.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +320.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2150%
Contains more Glucose +650%
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
75% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.9 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2150%
Contains more Glucose +650%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Canadian bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0.12g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Protein 22.51g 28.31g Canadian bacon
Fats 15.08g 2.78g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 0.12g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Calories 226kcal 146kcal Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g 0g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g 1.2g Barbecue chicken
Calcium 16mg 7mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 0.95mg 0.56mg Barbecue chicken
Magnesium 21mg 27mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 218mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 255mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 335mg 993mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 1.78mg 1.73mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.077mg 0.063mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.005mg 0.016mg Canadian bacon
Selenium 22µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.41mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.185mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.72mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.28mg Canadian bacon
Folate 8µg 4µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.43µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 0.657mg 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 0.853mg 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 1.549mg 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 1.75mg 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.565mg 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 0.935mg 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 0.592mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 127mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.078g 0.008g Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 3.927g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 1.255g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.485g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.014g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Canadian bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Canadian bacon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Barbecue chicken
48%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.888g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 658mg)
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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/nutrients
  2. Canadian bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168383/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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