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

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How are Canadian bacon and Lamb ribs different?

  • Canadian bacon is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Lamb ribs is richer in Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb ribs is 75% higher.
  • Canadian bacon contains 14 times more Sodium than Lamb ribs. While Canadian bacon contains 993mg of Sodium, Lamb ribs contains only 73mg.

Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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 ribs
Lamb ribs
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.1%
Contains more Potassium +268.6%
Contains more Selenium +131.2%
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +101.7%
Contains more Copper +82.5%
Contains more Manganese +18.8%
Canadian bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Lamb ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 60% 15% 72% 24% 10% 96% 39% 3% 119%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.1%
Contains more Potassium +268.6%
Contains more Selenium +131.2%
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +101.7%
Contains more Copper +82.5%
Contains more Manganese +18.8%

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 ribs
Lamb ribs
Contains more Vitamin E +310%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +643.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.5%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +418.6%
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 ribs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 23% 49% 127% 38% 26% 12% 279% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +310%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +643.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.5%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +418.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
4
:
1
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
Contains more Protein +34%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +30.5%
Contains more Other +294%
Contains more Fats +972.7%
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 ribs
21% 30% 48%
Protein: 21.12 g
Fats: 29.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 47.89 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more Protein +34%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +30.5%
Contains more Other +294%
Contains more Fats +972.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
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2
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +897.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +347.4%
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Lamb ribs
47% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 12.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +897.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +347.4%

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 ribs
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 ribs Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Protein 28.31g 21.12g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 29.82g Lamb ribs
Carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Calories 146kcal 359kcal Lamb ribs
Sugar 1.2g Lamb ribs
Calcium 7mg 22mg Lamb ribs
Iron 0.56mg 1.6mg Lamb ribs
Magnesium 27mg 20mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 309mg 166mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 999mg 271mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 73mg Lamb ribs
Zinc 1.73mg 3.49mg Lamb ribs
Copper 0.063mg 0.115mg Lamb ribs
Manganese 0.016mg 0.019mg Lamb ribs
Selenium 50.4µg 21.8µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.1mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.09mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.21mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 6.75mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.63mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.11mg Canadian bacon
Folate 4µg 15µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 2.23µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin K 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.247mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 0.904mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 1.019mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg 1.642mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 1.865mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.542mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.86mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 1.139mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 97mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Lamb ribs
Saturated Fat 1.039g 12.77g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 12.52g Lamb ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 2.17g Lamb ribs
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 ribs
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
46%
Lamb ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
44%
Lamb ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 920mg)
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 - 11.731g)
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 ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174323/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.