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Canadian bacon vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Canadian bacon and Lamb

  • Canadian bacon has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Phosphorus, however, Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Lamb covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 88% more than Canadian bacon.
  • Lamb has 14 times less Sodium than Canadian bacon. Canadian bacon has 993mg of Sodium, while Lamb has 72mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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
:
6
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.4%
Contains more Potassium +222.3%
Contains more Selenium +90.9%
Contains more Calcium +142.9%
Contains more Iron +235.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Zinc +157.8%
Contains more Copper +88.9%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Canadian bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.4%
Contains more Potassium +222.3%
Contains more Selenium +90.9%
Contains more Calcium +142.9%
Contains more Iron +235.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Zinc +157.8%
Contains more Copper +88.9%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%

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
6
:
4
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin E +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +569%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.1%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +493%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.66
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%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +569%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.1%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +493%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.66

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
4
:
1
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Protein +15.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16.3%
Contains more Other +462.2%
Contains more Fats +653.2%
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
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Protein +15.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16.3%
Contains more Other +462.2%
Contains more Fats +653.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
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:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +602.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +211.3%
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +602.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +211.3%

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 Lamb
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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Protein 28.31g 24.52g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Calories 146kcal 294kcal Lamb
Sugar 1.2g 0g Lamb
Calcium 7mg 17mg Lamb
Iron 0.56mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 309mg 188mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 999mg 310mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 1.73mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.063mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.016mg 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 50.4µg 26.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.14mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU 2IU Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.1mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 6.66mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.66mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.13mg Canadian bacon
Folate 4µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 0.2µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.287mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 1.05mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 1.183mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg 1.908mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 2.166mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.629mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.998mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 1.323mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.777mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 97mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Lamb
Saturated Fat 1.039g 8.83g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 1.51g Lamb
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 Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 921mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.791g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.