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Bockwurst vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bockwurst and Canadian bacon

  • Bockwurst is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin B12, yet Canadian bacon is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Canadian bacon is 71% higher.
  • Bockwurst contains 351 times more Vitamin K than Canadian bacon. Bockwurst contains 70.2µg of Vitamin K, while Canadian bacon contains 0.2µg.
  • Canadian bacon contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw 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.
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
6
:
4
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Calcium +485.7%
Contains more Iron +105.4%
Contains less Sodium -23.9%
Contains more Zinc +19.7%
Contains more Copper +58.7%
Contains more Manganese +968.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.8%
Contains more Potassium +270%
Contains more Selenium +346%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Bockwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 44% 19% 73% 24% 99% 57% 34% 23% 62%
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 +485.7%
Contains more Iron +105.4%
Contains less Sodium -23.9%
Contains more Zinc +19.7%
Contains more Copper +58.7%
Contains more Manganese +968.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.8%
Contains more Potassium +270%
Contains more Selenium +346%
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.
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
8
:
4
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +35000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.41
Bockwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 8% 0% 11% 49% 54% 106% 54% 88% 13% 108% 176%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +35000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.41

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
2
:
3
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Fats +830.6%
Contains more Carbs +63.9%
Contains more Protein +101.8%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Contains more Other +72%
Bockwurst
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 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 +830.6%
Contains more Carbs +63.9%
Contains more Protein +101.8%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Contains more Other +72%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
2
:
1
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +946.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +380%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
Bockwurst
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.328 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 +946.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +380%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
2
:
2
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +2900%
Bockwurst
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Canadian bacon
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 Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +2900%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bockwurst Canadian bacon Opinion
Net carbs 1.95g 1.8g Bockwurst
Protein 14.03g 28.31g Canadian bacon
Fats 25.87g 2.78g Bockwurst
Carbs 2.95g 1.8g Bockwurst
Calories 301kcal 146kcal Bockwurst
Fructose 0.01g 0g Bockwurst
Sugar 1.33g 1.2g Canadian bacon
Fiber 1g 0g Bockwurst
Calcium 41mg 7mg Bockwurst
Iron 1.15mg 0.56mg Bockwurst
Magnesium 26mg 27mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 169mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 270mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 756mg 993mg Bockwurst
Zinc 2.07mg 1.73mg Bockwurst
Copper 0.1mg 0.063mg Bockwurst
Manganese 0.171mg 0.016mg Bockwurst
Selenium 11.3µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin A 256IU 0IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.185mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 0.72mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.28mg Bockwurst
Folate 17µg 4µg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 0.43µg Bockwurst
Vitamin K 70.2µg 0.2µg Bockwurst
Tryptophan 153mg 0.332mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.613mg 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 0.677mg 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 1.107mg 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 1.166mg 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.333mg 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 0.767mg 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 0.513mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 93mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Bockwurst
Saturated Fat 10.256g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 13.138g 1.255g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 0.485g Bockwurst
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bockwurst 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
56%
Bockwurst
48%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.217g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
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.

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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.