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

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A recap on differences between Canadian bacon and Chicken liver

  • Chicken liver is higher than Canadian bacon in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chicken liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 673% more than Canadian bacon.
  • Canadian bacon contains 14 times more Sodium than Chicken liver. While Canadian bacon contains 993mg of Sodium, Chicken liver contains only 71mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Chicken, liver, all classes, 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.
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Potassium +334.3%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +1505.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Zinc +54.3%
Contains more Copper +681%
Contains more Manganese +1493.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 297
Equal in Selenium - 54.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 338% 14% 128% 21% 10% 73% 164% 34% 298%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Potassium +334.3%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +1505.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Zinc +54.3%
Contains more Copper +681%
Contains more Manganese +1493.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 297
Equal in Selenium - 54.6

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +861.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +765.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.6%
Contains more Folate +14600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3755.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.728
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 665% 14% 0% 60% 77% 411% 183% 374% 197% 441% 2073% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +861.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +765.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.6%
Contains more Folate +14600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3755.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.728

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +67.3%
Contains more Carbs +146.6%
Contains more Other +334.9%
Contains more Fats +73.7%
Contains more Water +22.3%
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
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more Protein +67.3%
Contains more Carbs +146.6%
Contains more Other +334.9%
Contains more Fats +73.7%
Contains more Water +22.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.249
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.249

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Chicken liver Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 0.73g Canadian bacon
Protein 28.31g 16.92g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 4.83g Chicken liver
Carbs 1.8g 0.73g Canadian bacon
Calories 146kcal 119kcal Canadian bacon
Sugar 1.2g 0g Chicken liver
Calcium 7mg 8mg Chicken liver
Iron 0.56mg 8.99mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 27mg 19mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 309mg 297mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 999mg 230mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 71mg Chicken liver
Zinc 1.73mg 2.67mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.063mg 0.492mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.016mg 0.255mg Chicken liver
Selenium 50.4µg 54.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 0IU 11078IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3296µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.7mg Chicken liver
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.305mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 1.778mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 9.728mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.853mg Chicken liver
Folate 4µg 588µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 16.58µg Chicken liver
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.176mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 0.725mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.813mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg 1.512mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 1.332mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.432mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.824mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 0.998mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.507mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 345mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g 0.065g Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 1.039g 1.563g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 1.249g Canadian bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 1.306g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.005g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g 0.475g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.006g 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 liver
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
374%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 922mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.524g)
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.

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 liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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