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Canadian bacon vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Canadian bacon and Braunschweiger

  • Canadian bacon has more Vitamin B1, and Potassium, however, Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Choline.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 819% more.
  • Canadian bacon has 5 times more Potassium than Braunschweiger. Canadian bacon has 999mg of Potassium, while Braunschweiger has 199mg.
  • Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork.

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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
3
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7
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.9%
Contains more Potassium +402%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +1900%
Contains more Zinc +62.4%
Contains more Copper +281%
Contains more Manganese +868.8%
Contains more Selenium +15.1%
Equal in Sodium - 977
Canadian bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Braunschweiger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.9%
Contains more Potassium +402%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +1900%
Contains more Zinc +62.4%
Contains more Copper +281%
Contains more Manganese +868.8%
Contains more Selenium +15.1%
Equal in Sodium - 977

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
3
:
8
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Vitamin E +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +724.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +369.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.9%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4572.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
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%
Braunschweiger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 844% 7% 36% 0% 63% 352% 157% 203% 77% 33% 2512% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +724.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +369.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.9%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4572.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
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2
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Protein +95.2%
Contains more Water +23.5%
Contains more Other +39.7%
Contains more Fats +925.2%
Contains more Carbs +72.2%
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
Braunschweiger
15% 29% 3% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.5 g
Fats: 28.5 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Protein +95.2%
Contains more Water +23.5%
Contains more Other +39.7%
Contains more Fats +925.2%
Contains more Carbs +72.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
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Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +914.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +558.4%
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Braunschweiger
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +914.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +558.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 28.31g 14.5g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 1.8g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 146kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Sugar 1.2g 0g Braunschweiger
Calcium 7mg 9mg Braunschweiger
Iron 0.56mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 27mg 11mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 309mg 168mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 999mg 199mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 977mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 1.73mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.063mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.016mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 50.4µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.35mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.249mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 8.368mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Folate 4µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.145mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 0.534mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.484mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg 1.032mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 0.909mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.311mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.553mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 0.616mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.32mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 180mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 1.039g 9.307g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 3.193g Braunschweiger
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 Braunschweiger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.268g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/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.