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Canadian bacon vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Canadian bacon and Bockwurst

  • Canadian bacon is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Choline, yet Bockwurst is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Canadian bacon is 71% higher.
  • Canadian bacon contains 4 times more Potassium than Bockwurst. Canadian bacon contains 999mg of Potassium, while Bockwurst contains 270mg.
  • Bockwurst contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw.

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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
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6
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
Contains more Phosphorus +82.8%
Contains more Potassium +270%
Contains more Selenium +346%
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%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Canadian bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Bockwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 44% 19% 73% 24% 99% 57% 34% 23% 62%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.8%
Contains more Potassium +270%
Contains more Selenium +346%
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%
Equal in Magnesium - 26

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
4
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8
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.8%
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%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.38
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.8%
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%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
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2
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
Contains more Protein +101.8%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Contains more Other +72%
Contains more Fats +830.6%
Contains more Carbs +63.9%
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
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
Contains more Protein +101.8%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Contains more Other +72%
Contains more Fats +830.6%
Contains more Carbs +63.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
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2
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +946.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +380%
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Bockwurst
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.328 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +946.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +380%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
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2
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +2900%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
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
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +2900%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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

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

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