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Canadian bacon vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Canadian bacon and Luncheon meat

  • Canadian bacon has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Choline, however, Luncheon meat has more Vitamin B12, and Iron.
  • Canadian bacon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 45% more.
  • Canadian bacon has 3 times more Potassium than Luncheon meat. Canadian bacon has 999mg of Potassium, while Luncheon meat has 300mg.
  • Luncheon meat is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned.

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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
6
:
4
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +233%
Contains more Copper +110%
Contains more Selenium +31.6%
Contains more Iron +73.2%
Contains less Sodium -17.4%
Contains more Zinc +24.3%
Contains more Manganese +131.3%
Canadian bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Luncheon meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +233%
Contains more Copper +110%
Contains more Selenium +31.6%
Contains more Iron +73.2%
Contains less Sodium -17.4%
Contains more Zinc +24.3%
Contains more Manganese +131.3%

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
8
:
2
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Vitamin E +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +422.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +114%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.272
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%
Luncheon meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 32% 50% 98% 37% 63% 0% 115% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +422.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +114%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.272

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
3
:
2
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Protein +61.8%
Contains more Carbs +73.1%
Contains more Other +63.5%
Contains more Fats +359.4%
Equal in Water - 65.87
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
Luncheon meat
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more Protein +61.8%
Contains more Carbs +73.1%
Contains more Other +63.5%
Contains more Fats +359.4%
Equal in Water - 65.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
1
:
2
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +353%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.7%
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Luncheon meat
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +353%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.7%

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 Luncheon meat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Luncheon meat Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 1.04g Canadian bacon
Protein 28.31g 17.5g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 12.77g Luncheon meat
Carbs 1.8g 1.04g Canadian bacon
Calories 146kcal 189kcal Luncheon meat
Sugar 1.2g 0g Luncheon meat
Calcium 7mg 5mg Canadian bacon
Iron 0.56mg 0.97mg Luncheon meat
Magnesium 27mg 18mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 309mg 170mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 999mg 300mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 820mg Luncheon meat
Zinc 1.73mg 2.15mg Luncheon meat
Copper 0.063mg 0.03mg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.016mg 0.037mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 50.4µg 38.3µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.16mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.128mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.213mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 5.225mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.613mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.272mg Canadian bacon
Folate 4µg 0µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.92µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 78mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 1.039g 3.944g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 5.685g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 1.565g Luncheon meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.055g Luncheon meat
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 Luncheon meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.905g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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

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.