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Canadian bacon vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Canadian bacon and Bologna sausage different?

  • Canadian bacon is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Choline, while Bologna sausage is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D.
  • Canadian bacon covers your daily need of Selenium 69% more than Bologna sausage.
  • Canadian bacon contains 4 times more Potassium than Bologna sausage. Canadian bacon contains 999mg of Potassium, while Bologna sausage contains 281mg.
  • Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat.

Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Bologna, pork types were used in this article.

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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
:
6
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.3%
Contains more Potassium +255.5%
Contains more Selenium +296.9%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +37.5%
Contains more Zinc +17.3%
Contains more Copper +27%
Contains more Manganese +125%
Equal in Sodium - 907
Canadian bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Bologna sausage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.3%
Contains more Potassium +255.5%
Contains more Selenium +296.9%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +37.5%
Contains more Zinc +17.3%
Contains more Copper +27%
Contains more Manganese +125%
Equal in Sodium - 907

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
5
:
4
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage
Contains more Vitamin E +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +600%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.72
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.27
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%
Bologna sausage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 42% 0% 131% 37% 74% 44% 63% 4% 117% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +600%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.72
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
4
:
1
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage
Contains more Protein +85%
Contains more Carbs +146.6%
Contains more Other +31.7%
Contains more Fats +614.7%
Equal in Water - 60.6
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
Bologna sausage
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Protein +85%
Contains more Carbs +146.6%
Contains more Other +31.7%
Contains more Fats +614.7%
Equal in Water - 60.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
1
:
2
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +675.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +334.4%
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Bologna sausage
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +675.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +334.4%

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 Bologna sausage
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Bologna sausage Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 0.73g Canadian bacon
Protein 28.31g 15.3g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 19.87g Bologna sausage
Carbs 1.8g 0.73g Canadian bacon
Calories 146kcal 247kcal Bologna sausage
Sugar 1.2g 0g Bologna sausage
Calcium 7mg 11mg Bologna sausage
Iron 0.56mg 0.77mg Bologna sausage
Magnesium 27mg 14mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 309mg 139mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 999mg 281mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 907mg Bologna sausage
Zinc 1.73mg 2.03mg Bologna sausage
Copper 0.063mg 0.08mg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.016mg 0.036mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 50.4µg 12.7µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.26mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU 56IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.523mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.157mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 3.9mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.72mg
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.27mg Canadian bacon
Folate 4µg 5µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.93µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.149mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 0.641mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.663mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg 1.168mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 1.204mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.412mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.585mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 0.737mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.482mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Trans Fat 0.008g Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 1.039g 6.839g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 9.732g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 2.107g Bologna sausage
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
Canadian bacon Bologna sausage
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
43%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
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. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/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.