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Canadian bacon vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Canadian bacon and Pepperoni

  • Canadian bacon is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Potassium, yet Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 83% more than Canadian bacon.
  • Canadian bacon contains 4 times more Potassium than Pepperoni. While Canadian bacon contains 999mg of Potassium, Pepperoni contains only 274mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Canadian bacon is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced.

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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
5
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5
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.6%
Contains more Potassium +264.6%
Contains less Sodium -37.2%
Contains more Selenium +73.8%
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Iron +137.5%
Contains more Zinc +41%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +6612.5%
Canadian bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.6%
Contains more Potassium +264.6%
Contains less Sodium -37.2%
Contains more Selenium +73.8%
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Iron +137.5%
Contains more Zinc +41%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +6612.5%

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
2
:
8
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2800%
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%
Pepperoni
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 39% 0% 68% 60% 94% 56% 84% 4% 163% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
3
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2
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Protein +47.1%
Contains more Carbs +52.5%
Contains more Water +118.9%
Contains more Fats +1564.7%
Equal in Other - 4.74
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
Pepperoni
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more Protein +47.1%
Contains more Carbs +52.5%
Contains more Water +118.9%
Contains more Fats +1564.7%
Equal in Other - 4.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
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2
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1555%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +819.2%
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1555%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +819.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 1.18g Canadian bacon
Protein 28.31g 19.25g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.8g 1.18g Canadian bacon
Calories 146kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Sugar 1.2g 0g Pepperoni
Calcium 7mg 19mg Pepperoni
Iron 0.56mg 1.33mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 27mg 18mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 309mg 158mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 999mg 274mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 1582mg Canadian bacon
Zinc 1.73mg 2.44mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.063mg 0.091mg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.016mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 50.4µg 29µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin E 0.41mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 9IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.271mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 4.987mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Folate 4µg 5µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 0.2µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.23mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 0.869mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.901mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg 1.575mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 1.652mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.511mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.778mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 0.987mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.688mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 97mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g 1.527g Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 1.039g 17.708g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 4.458g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.04g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Canadian bacon Pepperoni
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
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 589mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.669g)
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.

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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.