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Canadian bacon vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Canadian bacon and Lamb leg different?

  • Canadian bacon is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Phosphorus, however, Lamb leg is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb leg is 86% higher.
  • Canadian bacon contains 18 times more Sodium than Lamb leg. While Canadian bacon contains 993mg of Sodium, Lamb leg contains only 56mg.

Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw are the varieties used 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.
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
4
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6
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +301.2%
Contains more Selenium +143.5%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +196.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +91.9%
Contains more Copper +79.4%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Canadian bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Lamb leg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 17% 73% 22% 8% 91% 38% 3% 113%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +301.2%
Contains more Selenium +143.5%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +196.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +91.9%
Contains more Copper +79.4%
Contains more Manganese +25%

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
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
Contains more Vitamin E +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +414.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +481.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.69
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 leg
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 33% 54% 118% 42% 35% 15% 313% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +414.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +481.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.69

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
3
:
2
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
Contains more Protein +58.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +558.6%
Contains more Fats +514%
Equal in Water - 64.32
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 leg
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +58.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +558.6%
Contains more Fats +514%
Equal in Water - 64.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
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2
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +457.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.4%
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Lamb leg
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +457.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.4%

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 leg
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 Lamb leg Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Protein 28.31g 17.91g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 17.07g Lamb leg
Carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Calories 146kcal 230kcal Lamb leg
Sugar 1.2g Lamb leg
Calcium 7mg 9mg Lamb leg
Iron 0.56mg 1.66mg Lamb leg
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 309mg 170mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 999mg 249mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 56mg Lamb leg
Zinc 1.73mg 3.32mg Lamb leg
Copper 0.063mg 0.113mg Lamb leg
Manganese 0.016mg 0.02mg Lamb leg
Selenium 50.4µg 20.7µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.21mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.13mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.23mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 6.26mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.69mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.15mg Canadian bacon
Folate 4µg 19µg Lamb leg
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 2.5µg Lamb leg
Vitamin K 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.209mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 0.767mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.864mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg 1.393mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 1.582mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.46mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.729mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 0.967mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.567mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 69mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Lamb leg
Saturated Fat 1.039g 7.43g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 7g Lamb leg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 1.35g Lamb leg
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 leg
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
51%
Lamb leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
43%
Lamb leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 937mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.391g)
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. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/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.