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Canadian bacon vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Canadian bacon and Cervelat?

  • Canadian bacon is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Potassium, while Cervelat is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Vitamin C.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 211% higher.
  • Cervelat has 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Canadian bacon. Canadian bacon has 0.669mg of Vitamin B1, while Cervelat has 0.15mg.
  • Canadian bacon is lower in Sodium.

We used Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork types in this comparison.

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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
6
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4
Cervelat
Cervelat
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.4%
Contains more Potassium +284.2%
Contains less Sodium -23.6%
Contains more Selenium +148.3%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +264.3%
Contains more Zinc +48%
Contains more Copper +138.1%
Canadian bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Cervelat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.4%
Contains more Potassium +284.2%
Contains less Sodium -23.6%
Contains more Selenium +148.3%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +264.3%
Contains more Zinc +48%
Contains more Copper +138.1%

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
:
5
Cervelat
Cervelat
Contains more Vitamin E +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1179.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.26
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%
Cervelat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 34% 56% 38% 77% 81% 0% 60% 2% 688% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1179.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
3
:
2
Cervelat
Cervelat
Contains more Protein +62.2%
Contains more Water +38.3%
Contains more Other +27.7%
Contains more Fats +994.6%
Contains more Carbs +85%
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
Cervelat
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more Protein +62.2%
Contains more Water +38.3%
Contains more Other +27.7%
Contains more Fats +994.6%
Contains more Carbs +85%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
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2
Cervelat
Cervelat
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +933.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.4%
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Cervelat
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +933.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Cervelat Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 3.33g Cervelat
Protein 28.31g 17.45g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 30.43g Cervelat
Carbs 1.8g 3.33g Cervelat
Calories 146kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Sugar 1.2g 0.85g Cervelat
Calcium 7mg 9mg Cervelat
Iron 0.56mg 2.04mg Cervelat
Magnesium 27mg 14mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 309mg 111mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 999mg 260mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 1300mg Canadian bacon
Zinc 1.73mg 2.56mg Cervelat
Copper 0.063mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Manganese 0.016mg Canadian bacon
Selenium 50.4µg 20.3µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.22mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU 44IU Cervelat
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.1µg Cervelat
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.15mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.33mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 4.31mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.26mg Canadian bacon
Folate 4µg 2µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 5.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.3µg Cervelat
Tryptophan 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 74mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Cervelat
Saturated Fat 1.039g 11.51g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 1.2g Cervelat
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 Cervelat
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
87%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.471g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.