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Canadian bacon vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Canadian bacon and Liverwurst different?

  • Canadian bacon is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, however, Liverwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Liverwurst is 543% higher.
  • Canadian bacon contains 6 times more Potassium than Liverwurst. While Canadian bacon contains 999mg of Potassium, Liverwurst contains only 170mg.
  • Canadian bacon has less Saturated Fat.

Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Liverwurst spread 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.
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.3%
Contains more Potassium +487.6%
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Iron +1480.4%
Contains less Sodium -29.5%
Contains more Zinc +32.9%
Contains more Copper +281%
Contains more Manganese +868.8%
Contains more Selenium +15.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 332% 9% 99% 15% 92% 63% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.3%
Contains more Potassium +487.6%
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Iron +1480.4%
Contains less Sodium -29.5%
Contains more Zinc +32.9%
Contains more Copper +281%
Contains more Manganese +868.8%
Contains more Selenium +15.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +456.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +309.7%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3030.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 819% 0% 0% 12% 68% 238% 81% 178% 44% 23% 1683% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +456.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +309.7%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3030.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +128.7%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Other +67.6%
Contains more Fats +815.5%
Contains more Carbs +227.2%
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
12% 25% 6% 54% 3%
Protein: 12.38 g
Fats: 25.45 g
Carbs: 5.89 g
Water: 53.53 g
Other: 2.75 g
Contains more Protein +128.7%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Other +67.6%
Contains more Fats +815.5%
Contains more Carbs +227.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +879%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +400.4%
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +879%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +400.4%

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 Liverwurst
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Liverwurst Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 3.39g Liverwurst
Protein 28.31g 12.38g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 25.45g Liverwurst
Carbs 1.8g 5.89g Liverwurst
Calories 146kcal 305kcal Liverwurst
Sugar 1.2g 1.65g Canadian bacon
Fiber 0g 2.5g Liverwurst
Calcium 7mg 22mg Liverwurst
Iron 0.56mg 8.85mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 27mg 12mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 309mg 230mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 999mg 170mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 700mg Liverwurst
Zinc 1.73mg 2.3mg Liverwurst
Copper 0.063mg 0.24mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.016mg 0.155mg Liverwurst
Selenium 50.4µg 58µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 0IU 13636IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4091µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.272mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 1.03mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 4.3mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.19mg Canadian bacon
Folate 4µg 30µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 13.46µg Liverwurst
Vitamin K 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.151mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 0.671mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.653mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg 1.139mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 1.155mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.285mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.617mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 0.857mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.448mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 118mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Liverwurst
Saturated Fat 1.039g 9.925g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 12.286g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 2.427g Liverwurst
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 Liverwurst
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
262%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.886g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is cheaper (difference - $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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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. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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