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Canadian bacon vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Canadian bacon and Meatball

  • Canadian bacon has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Choline, however, Meatball is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Canadian bacon covers your daily Selenium needs 64% more than Meatball.
  • Meatball has 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Canadian bacon. Canadian bacon has 0.669mg of Vitamin B1, while Meatball has 0.136mg.
  • Meatball contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.

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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 Phosphorus +29.3%
Contains more Potassium +237.5%
Contains more Selenium +229.4%
Contains more Calcium +1042.9%
Contains more Iron +216.1%
Contains more Magnesium +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -32.9%
Contains more Copper +95.2%
Contains more Manganese +1662.5%
Equal in Zinc - 1.66
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 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.3%
Contains more Potassium +237.5%
Contains more Selenium +229.4%
Contains more Calcium +1042.9%
Contains more Iron +216.1%
Contains more Magnesium +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -32.9%
Contains more Copper +95.2%
Contains more Manganese +1662.5%
Equal in Zinc - 1.66

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 D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +391.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +4000%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.42
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 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +391.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +4000%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.42

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +96.6%
Contains more Water +16.5%
Contains more Other +177.7%
Contains more Fats +698.9%
Contains more Carbs +347.8%
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
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +96.6%
Contains more Water +16.5%
Contains more Other +177.7%
Contains more Fats +698.9%
Contains more Carbs +347.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +632.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +589.9%
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +632.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +589.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +87.5%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +436.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
75% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.9 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
39% 8% 28% 4% 15% 5%
Starch: 2.25 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 0.87 g
Maltose: 0.27 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
Contains more Sucrose +87.5%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +436.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Meatball
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 28.31g 14.4g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 1.8g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 146kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0g 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 1.2g 3.47g Canadian bacon
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 7mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 0.56mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 27mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 309mg 239mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 999mg 296mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 666mg Meatball
Zinc 1.73mg 1.66mg Canadian bacon
Copper 0.063mg 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.016mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 50.4µg 15.3µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 9IU 2IU Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.136mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.23mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 3.108mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.202mg Canadian bacon
Folate 4µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 0.2µg 8.2µg Meatball
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 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.008g 0.577g Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 1.039g 7.627g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 3.346g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Canadian bacon Meatball
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
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.588g)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.