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

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Summary of differences between Canadian bacon and Lamb loin

  • Canadian bacon has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Lamb loin is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Lamb loin covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 74% more than Canadian bacon.
  • Canadian bacon has 16 times more Sodium than Lamb loin. While Canadian bacon has 993mg of Sodium, Lamb loin has only 64mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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 loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.7%
Contains more Potassium +306.1%
Contains more Selenium +104.9%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Iron +278.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +97.1%
Contains more Copper +88.9%
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 loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.7%
Contains more Potassium +306.1%
Contains more Selenium +104.9%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Iron +278.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +97.1%
Contains more Copper +88.9%
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
6
:
4
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Vitamin E +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +569%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.7%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +414%
Contains more Vitamin K +2250%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.65
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 loin
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% 56% 134% 39% 26% 15% 277% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +569%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.7%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +414%
Contains more Vitamin K +2250%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.65

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
4
:
1
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Protein +25.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19%
Contains more Other +239%
Contains more Fats +748.6%
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 loin
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Protein +25.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19%
Contains more Other +239%
Contains more Fats +748.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
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2
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +671.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.6%
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Lamb loin
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +671.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.6%

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 loin
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 Lamb loin Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Protein 28.31g 22.55g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 23.59g Lamb loin
Carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Calories 146kcal 309kcal Lamb loin
Sugar 1.2g 0g Lamb loin
Calcium 7mg 18mg Lamb loin
Iron 0.56mg 2.12mg Lamb loin
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 309mg 180mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 999mg 246mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 64mg Lamb loin
Zinc 1.73mg 3.41mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.063mg 0.119mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.016mg 0.02mg Lamb loin
Selenium 50.4µg 24.6µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.11mg 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 0.24mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 7.1mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.65mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.11mg Canadian bacon
Folate 4µg 19µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 2.21µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 0.2µg 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.264mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 0.965mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 1.088mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg 1.754mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 1.991mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.579mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.918mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 1.217mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.714mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 95mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 1.039g 10.24g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 9.68g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 1.87g Lamb loin
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 Lamb loin
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
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 929mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.201g)
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. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.