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

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The main differences between Canadian bacon and Beef ribs

  • Canadian bacon is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Phosphorus, yet Beef ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef ribs is 79% higher.
  • Canadian bacon contains 16 times more Sodium than Beef ribs. Canadian bacon contains 993mg of Sodium, while Beef ribs contain 64mg.

Food types used in this article are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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 Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.7%
Contains more Potassium +244.5%
Contains more Manganese +23.1%
Contains more Selenium +137.7%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +316.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +232.9%
Contains more Copper +39.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 88% 15% 74% 26% 9% 158% 30% 2% 116%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.7%
Contains more Potassium +244.5%
Contains more Manganese +23.1%
Contains more Selenium +137.7%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +316.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +232.9%
Contains more Copper +39.7%

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 B1 +855.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +174.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +441.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.19
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 69% 23% 54% 6% 292% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +855.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +174.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +441.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +35.6%
Contains more Other +655.7%
Contains more Fats +996.8%
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
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more Protein +24.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +35.6%
Contains more Other +655.7%
Contains more Fats +996.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +939%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.5%
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +939%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Beef ribs Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Protein 28.31g 22.8g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 30.49g Beef ribs
Carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Calories 146kcal 372kcal Beef ribs
Sugar 1.2g Beef ribs
Calcium 7mg 10mg Beef ribs
Iron 0.56mg 2.33mg Beef ribs
Magnesium 27mg 20mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 309mg 172mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 999mg 290mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 64mg Beef ribs
Zinc 1.73mg 5.76mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.063mg 0.088mg Beef ribs
Manganese 0.016mg 0.013mg Canadian bacon
Selenium 50.4µg 21.2µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin E 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.07mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.19mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 3.64mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.37mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.23mg Canadian bacon
Folate 4µg 7µg Beef ribs
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 2.33µg Beef ribs
Vitamin K 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.255mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 0.996mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 1.025mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg 1.802mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 1.897mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.584mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.89mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 1.109mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.781mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 85mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Beef ribs
Saturated Fat 1.039g 12.29g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 13.04g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 1.05g Beef ribs
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
Canadian bacon Beef ribs
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
48%
Canadian bacon
42%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.251g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 929mg)
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.

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. Canadian bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168383/nutrients
  2. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/nutrients

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

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