Canadian bacon vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Canadian bacon and Italian sausage?
- Canadian bacon is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Phosphorus, however, Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin D.
- Canadian bacon's daily need coverage for Selenium is 52% more.
- Italian sausage contains 3 times less Potassium than Canadian bacon. Canadian bacon contains 999mg of Potassium, while Italian sausage contains 304mg.
- Italian sausage has less Sodium.
We used Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked types in this article.
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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.
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+81.8%
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Potassium
+228.6%
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Selenium
+129.1%
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Calcium
+200%
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Iron
+155.4%
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Sodium
-25.2%
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Zinc
+38.2%
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Copper
+27%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+81.8%
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Potassium
+228.6%
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Selenium
+129.1%
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Calcium
+200%
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Iron
+155.4%
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Sodium
-25.2%
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Zinc
+38.2%
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Copper
+27%
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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Vitamin E
+64%
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Vitamin B3
+139.8%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+400%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+25.9%
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Vitamin B6
+17.9%
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Folate
+25%
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Vitamin B12
+202.3%
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Vitamin K
+1600%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.623
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Vitamin E
+64%
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Vitamin B3
+139.8%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+400%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+25.9%
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Vitamin B6
+17.9%
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Folate
+25%
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Vitamin B12
+202.3%
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Vitamin K
+1600%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.623
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+48.1%
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Water
+32.6%
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+112.4%
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Fats
+882.4%
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Carbs
+137.2%
Protein:
28.31 g
Fats:
2.78 g
Carbs:
1.8 g
Water:
62.5 g
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4.61 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
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2.17 g
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Protein
+48.1%
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Water
+32.6%
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+112.4%
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Fats
+882.4%
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Carbs
+137.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-89.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1263.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+625.4%
Saturated Fat:
1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.485 g
Saturated Fat:
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.518 g
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Saturated Fat
-89.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1263.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+625.4%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.8g | 4.17g |
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| Protein | 28.31g | 19.12g |
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| Fats | 2.78g | 27.31g |
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| Carbs | 1.8g | 4.27g |
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| Calories | 146kcal | 344kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.2g | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 21mg |
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| Iron | 0.56mg | 1.43mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 309mg | 170mg |
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| Potassium | 999mg | 304mg |
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| Sodium | 993mg | 743mg |
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| Zinc | 1.73mg | 2.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 50.4µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 16IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 9IU | 41IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.669mg | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.988mg | 4.165mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.72mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.28mg | 0.33mg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 3.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.332mg | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 1.226mg | 0.792mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 2.294mg | 1.343mg |
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| Lysine | 2.479mg | 1.522mg |
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| Methionine | 0.764mg | 0.486mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 1.41mg | 0.804mg |
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| Histidine | 1.134mg | 0.577mg |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 57mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.008g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.039g | 10.195g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.255g | 17.108g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.485g | 3.518g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canadian bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.156g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Canadian bacon is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.