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

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The main differences between Canadian bacon and Lamb shoulder

  • Canadian bacon is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet Lamb shoulder is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb shoulder is 88% higher.
  • Canadian bacon contains 15 times more Sodium than Lamb shoulder. Canadian bacon contains 993mg of Sodium, while Lamb shoulder contains 65mg.

Food types used in this article are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, 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 shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.9%
Contains more Potassium +285.7%
Contains more Selenium +98.4%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Iron +262.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +159%
Contains more Copper +79.4%
Contains more Manganese +31.3%
Canadian bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Lamb shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 77% 17% 79% 23% 9% 123% 38% 3% 139%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.9%
Contains more Potassium +285.7%
Contains more Selenium +98.4%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Iron +262.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +159%
Contains more Copper +79.4%
Contains more Manganese +31.3%

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 shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Vitamin E +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +643.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +493%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.71
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 shoulder
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% 0% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 15% 319% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +643.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +493%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.71

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
4
:
1
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Protein +25.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Other +251.9%
Contains more Fats +628.1%
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 shoulder
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more Protein +25.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Other +251.9%
Contains more Fats +628.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
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2
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +561.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232%
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Lamb shoulder
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.61 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +561.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232%

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 shoulder
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 shoulder Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Protein 28.31g 22.53g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 20.24g Lamb shoulder
Carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Calories 146kcal 279kcal Lamb shoulder
Sugar 1.2g Lamb shoulder
Calcium 7mg 18mg Lamb shoulder
Iron 0.56mg 2.03mg Lamb shoulder
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 309mg 183mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 999mg 259mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 65mg Lamb shoulder
Zinc 1.73mg 4.48mg Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.063mg 0.113mg Lamb shoulder
Manganese 0.016mg 0.021mg Lamb shoulder
Selenium 50.4µg 25.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.14mg 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 0.25mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 6.66mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.71mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.12mg Canadian bacon
Folate 4µg 20µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 2.55µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin K 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.263mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 0.964mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 1.087mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg 1.753mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 1.99mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.578mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.917mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 1.216mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.714mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 92mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Lamb shoulder
Saturated Fat 1.039g 8.74g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 8.3g Lamb shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 1.61g Lamb shoulder
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 shoulder
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 shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 928mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.701g)
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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.