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Canadian bacon vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Canadian bacon and Chicken breast

  • Canadian bacon has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Potassium, and Phosphorus, while Chicken breast has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin B5.
  • Canadian bacon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 49% higher.
  • Chicken breast contains 13 times less Sodium than Canadian bacon. Canadian bacon contains 993mg of Sodium, while Chicken breast contains 79mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried.

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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
5
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5
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
Contains more Phosphorus +25.6%
Contains more Potassium +262%
Contains more Zinc +60.2%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +92.4%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +103.6%
Contains more Magnesium +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Manganese +31.3%
Canadian bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Chicken breast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 43% 23% 106% 25% 11% 30% 18% 3% 143%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.6%
Contains more Potassium +262%
Contains more Zinc +60.2%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +92.4%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +103.6%
Contains more Magnesium +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Manganese +31.3%

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
:
6
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +746.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.42
Equal in Folate - 4
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%
Chicken breast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 9% 3% 0% 20% 29% 278% 63% 148% 3% 47% 6%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +746.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.42
Equal in Folate - 4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
3
:
2
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
Contains more Carbs +252.9%
Contains more Other +308%
Contains more Protein +18.1%
Contains more Fats +69.4%
Equal in Water - 60.21
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
Chicken breast
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Carbs +252.9%
Contains more Other +308%
Contains more Protein +18.1%
Contains more Fats +69.4%
Equal in Water - 60.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
1
:
2
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.6%
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Chicken breast
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.07 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.6%

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 Chicken breast
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Chicken breast Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 0.51g Canadian bacon
Protein 28.31g 33.44g Chicken breast
Fats 2.78g 4.71g Chicken breast
Carbs 1.8g 0.51g Canadian bacon
Calories 146kcal 187kcal Chicken breast
Sugar 1.2g 0g Chicken breast
Calcium 7mg 16mg Chicken breast
Iron 0.56mg 1.14mg Chicken breast
Magnesium 27mg 31mg Chicken breast
Phosphorus 309mg 246mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 999mg 276mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 79mg Chicken breast
Zinc 1.73mg 1.08mg Canadian bacon
Copper 0.063mg 0.054mg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.016mg 0.021mg Chicken breast
Selenium 50.4µg 26.2µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin A 0IU 23IU Chicken breast
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Chicken breast
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.42mg Chicken breast
Vitamin D 9IU 5IU Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.079mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.125mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 14.782mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 1.04mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.64mg Chicken breast
Folate 4µg 4µg
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.37µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.4µg Chicken breast
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.39mg Chicken breast
Threonine 1.226mg 1.412mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 1.32mg 1.765mg Chicken breast
Leucine 2.294mg 2.509mg Chicken breast
Lysine 2.479mg 2.836mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.764mg 0.925mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 1.328mg Chicken breast
Valine 1.41mg 1.659mg Chicken breast
Histidine 1.134mg 1.037mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 91mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Chicken breast
Saturated Fat 1.039g 1.29g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.03g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.02g Chicken breast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 1.72g Chicken breast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 1.07g Chicken breast
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 Chicken breast
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
50%
Chicken breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
40%
Chicken breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 914mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.251g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/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.