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Canadian bacon vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Canadian bacon and Mortadella different?

  • Canadian bacon is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, while Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 11755% more than Canadian bacon.
  • Canadian bacon contains 6 times more Potassium than Mortadella. Canadian bacon contains 999mg of Potassium, while Mortadella contains 163mg.
  • Canadian bacon is lower in Sodium.

Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Mortadella, beef, pork types were 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
6
:
4
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.6%
Contains more Potassium +512.9%
Contains less Sodium -20.3%
Contains more Selenium +123%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Manganese +87.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.06
Canadian bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.6%
Contains more Potassium +512.9%
Contains less Sodium -20.3%
Contains more Selenium +123%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Manganese +87.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.06

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
6
:
4
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Vitamin E +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +462.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +273.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.4%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82602.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +244.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
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%
Mortadella
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +462.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +273.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.4%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82602.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +244.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
3
:
2
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Protein +72.9%
Contains more Water +19.5%
Contains more Other +59.5%
Contains more Fats +813.3%
Contains more Carbs +69.4%
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
Mortadella
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Protein +72.9%
Contains more Water +19.5%
Contains more Other +59.5%
Contains more Fats +813.3%
Contains more Carbs +69.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
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2
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +806.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +543.3%
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +806.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +543.3%

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 Mortadella
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 3.05g Mortadella
Protein 28.31g 16.37g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 1.8g 3.05g Mortadella
Calories 146kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Sugar 1.2g 0g Mortadella
Calcium 7mg 18mg Mortadella
Iron 0.56mg 1.4mg Mortadella
Magnesium 27mg 11mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 309mg 97mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 999mg 163mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 1246mg Canadian bacon
Zinc 1.73mg 2.1mg Mortadella
Copper 0.063mg 0.06mg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.016mg 0.03mg Mortadella
Selenium 50.4µg 22.6µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.22mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.119mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 2.673mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.44mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.13mg Canadian bacon
Folate 4µg 3µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.152mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 0.633mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.708mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg 1.213mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 1.262mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.394mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.598mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 0.735mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.52mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 56mg Mortadella
Trans Fat 0.008g Mortadella
Saturated Fat 1.039g 9.51g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 3.12g Mortadella
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Canadian bacon Mortadella
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
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.471g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.