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Canadian bacon vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Canadian bacon and Corned beef

  • Canadian bacon is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Potassium, yet Corned beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Canadian bacon covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 54% more than Corned beef.
  • Canadian bacon contains 7 times more Potassium than Corned beef. While Canadian bacon contains 999mg of Potassium, Corned beef contains only 145mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Canadian bacon is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.

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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
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.2%
Contains more Potassium +589%
Contains more Selenium +53.7%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +232.1%
Contains more Zinc +164.7%
Contains more Copper +144.4%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Equal in Sodium - 973
Canadian bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Corned beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.2%
Contains more Potassium +589%
Contains more Selenium +53.7%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +232.1%
Contains more Zinc +164.7%
Contains more Copper +144.4%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Equal in Sodium - 973

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
7
:
3
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Vitamin E +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2473.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +279.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +650%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.17
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%
Corned beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2473.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +279.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +650%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
4
:
1
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Protein +55.8%
Contains more Carbs +283%
Contains more Other +78%
Contains more Fats +582.7%
Equal in Water - 59.79
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
Corned beef
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more Protein +55.8%
Contains more Carbs +283%
Contains more Other +78%
Contains more Fats +582.7%
Equal in Water - 59.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
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2
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +634.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.1%
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Corned beef
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +634.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Corned beef Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 0.47g Canadian bacon
Protein 28.31g 18.17g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 18.98g Corned beef
Carbs 1.8g 0.47g Canadian bacon
Calories 146kcal 251kcal Corned beef
Sugar 1.2g 0g Corned beef
Calcium 7mg 8mg Corned beef
Iron 0.56mg 1.86mg Corned beef
Magnesium 27mg 12mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 309mg 125mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 999mg 145mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 973mg Corned beef
Zinc 1.73mg 4.58mg Corned beef
Copper 0.063mg 0.154mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.016mg 0.022mg Corned beef
Selenium 50.4µg 32.8µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.16mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU 4IU Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.026mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.17mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 3.03mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.42mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.23mg Canadian bacon
Folate 4µg 6µg Corned beef
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 1.63µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.5µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.119mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 0.726mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.827mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg 1.445mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 1.536mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.473mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.718mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 0.901mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.58mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 98mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Corned beef
Saturated Fat 1.039g 6.34g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 9.22g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 0.67g Corned beef
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 Corned beef
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
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corned beef
Corned beef contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.301g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.