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

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A recap on differences between Canadian bacon and Chicken thigh

  • Canadian bacon is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet Chicken thigh is higher in Vitamin B5, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Canadian bacon covers your daily Selenium needs 54% more than Chicken thigh.
  • Canadian bacon contains 10 times more Sodium than Chicken thigh. While Canadian bacon contains 993mg of Sodium, Chicken thigh contains only 95mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, 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
4
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6
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh
Contains more Phosphorus +55.3%
Contains more Potassium +285.7%
Contains more Selenium +145.9%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +160.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Zinc +61.3%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +68.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Canadian bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Chicken thigh
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.3%
Contains more Potassium +285.7%
Contains more Selenium +145.9%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +160.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Zinc +61.3%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +68.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 26

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
:
5
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh
Contains more Vitamin B1 +660.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.7%
Contains more Folate +125%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2
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 thigh
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 6% 0% 22% 59% 134% 78% 88% 7% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +660.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.7%
Contains more Folate +125%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
4
:
1
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh
Contains more Carbs +52.5%
Contains more Other +347.6%
Contains more Fats +270.5%
Equal in Protein - 28.18
Equal in Water - 59.31
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 thigh
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Carbs +52.5%
Contains more Other +347.6%
Contains more Fats +270.5%
Equal in Protein - 28.18
Equal in Water - 59.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
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2
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +204.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +401%
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Chicken thigh
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +204.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +401%

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 thigh
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 thigh Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 1.18g Canadian bacon
Protein 28.31g 28.18g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 10.3g Chicken thigh
Carbs 1.8g 1.18g Canadian bacon
Calories 146kcal 218kcal Chicken thigh
Sugar 1.2g Chicken thigh
Calcium 7mg 13mg Chicken thigh
Iron 0.56mg 1.46mg Chicken thigh
Magnesium 27mg 26mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 309mg 199mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 999mg 259mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 95mg Chicken thigh
Zinc 1.73mg 2.79mg Chicken thigh
Copper 0.063mg 0.09mg Chicken thigh
Manganese 0.016mg 0.027mg Chicken thigh
Selenium 50.4µg 20.5µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin A 0IU 70IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin E 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU 8IU Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.088mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.255mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 7.12mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 1.285mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.38mg Chicken thigh
Folate 4µg 9µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.33µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin K 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.329mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 1.188mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 2.294mg 2.115mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 2.384mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 1.121mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 1.397mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.874mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 102mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Chicken thigh
Saturated Fat 1.039g 2.78g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.03g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 3.82g Chicken thigh
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 2.43g Chicken thigh
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 thigh
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
36%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 898mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.741g)
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 thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.