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

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The main differences between Canadian bacon and Beef sirloin

  • Canadian bacon is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, yet Beef sirloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Canadian bacon is 48% higher.
  • Canadian bacon contains 15 times more Sodium than Beef sirloin. Canadian bacon contains 993mg of Sodium, while Beef sirloin contains 66mg.

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

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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.
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
4
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5
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Phosphorus +22.1%
Contains more Potassium +143.7%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
Contains more Selenium +29.6%
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%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Canadian bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Beef sirloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.1%
Contains more Potassium +143.7%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
Contains more Selenium +29.6%
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%
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.
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
6
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4
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +660.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.2%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +241.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.39
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.001
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +660.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.2%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +241.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.39
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.001

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

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

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. Canadian bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168383/nutrients
  2. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.