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Beef sirloin vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beef sirloin and Canadian bacon

  • Beef sirloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Iron, yet Canadian bacon is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Canadian bacon is 48% higher.
  • Beef sirloin contains 3 times more Iron than Canadian bacon. Beef sirloin contains 1.92mg of Iron, while Canadian bacon contains 0.56mg.
  • Beef sirloin contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried.

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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.
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
5
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4
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Iron +242.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +229.5%
Contains more Copper +34.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.1%
Contains more Potassium +143.7%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
Contains more Selenium +29.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Beef sirloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Canadian bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Iron +242.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +229.5%
Contains more Copper +34.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.1%
Contains more Potassium +143.7%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
Contains more Selenium +29.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 27

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.
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
4
:
6
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.2%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +241.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +660.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.41
Beef sirloin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Canadian bacon
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 B6 +143.2%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +241.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +660.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.41

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
3
:
2
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Fats +80.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +681.4%
Equal in Protein - 28.31
Equal in Water - 62.5
Beef sirloin
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Canadian bacon
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 +80.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +681.4%
Equal in Protein - 28.31
Equal in Water - 62.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
1
:
2
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.2%
Beef sirloin
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef sirloin 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 Beef sirloin Canadian bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Protein 30.8g 28.31g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 2.78g Beef sirloin
Carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Calories 177kcal 146kcal Beef sirloin
Sugar 0g 1.2g Beef sirloin
Calcium 22mg 7mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 0.56mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 27mg 27mg
Phosphorus 253mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 410mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 66mg 993mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 5.7mg 1.73mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.085mg 0.063mg Beef sirloin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.016mg Canadian bacon
Selenium 38.9µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.185mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.72mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.28mg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 4µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.43µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.2µg Beef sirloin
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.23mg 1.226mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg 1.32mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg 2.294mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 2.479mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.764mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 1.158mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg 1.41mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 81mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 1.255g Beef sirloin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 0.485g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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
Beef sirloin 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
52%
Beef sirloin
48%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.876g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 927mg)
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. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.