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Canadian bacon vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Canadian bacon and Pork chop different?

  • Canadian bacon is richer in Selenium, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, while Pork chop is higher in Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Canadian bacon covers your daily need of Sodium 40% more than Pork chop.
  • Canadian bacon contains 3 times more Potassium than Pork chop. Canadian bacon contains 999mg of Potassium, while Pork chop contains 315mg.
  • Pork chop is lower in Sodium.

Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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
5
:
5
Pork chop
Pork chop
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.2%
Contains more Potassium +217.1%
Contains more Manganese +60%
Contains more Selenium +38.5%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +55.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +82.1%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Canadian bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Pork chop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.2%
Contains more Potassium +217.1%
Contains more Manganese +60%
Contains more Selenium +38.5%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +55.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +82.1%
Contains more Copper +66.7%

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
5
:
6
Pork chop
Pork chop
Contains more Vitamin E +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.5%
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%
Pork chop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
4
:
1
Pork chop
Pork chop
Contains more Protein +19.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +860.4%
Contains more Fats +416.2%
Equal in Water - 61.45
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
Pork chop
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Protein +19.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +860.4%
Contains more Fats +416.2%
Equal in Water - 61.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
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2
Pork chop
Pork chop
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +289.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +290.5%
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Pork chop
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +289.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +290.5%

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 Pork chop
Lower in Sugar 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Pork chop Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Protein 28.31g 23.72g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 14.35g Pork chop
Carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Calories 146kcal 231kcal Pork chop
Sugar 1.2g 0g Pork chop
Calcium 7mg 56mg Pork chop
Iron 0.56mg 0.87mg Pork chop
Magnesium 27mg 20mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 309mg 241mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 999mg 315mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 74mg Pork chop
Zinc 1.73mg 3.15mg Pork chop
Copper 0.063mg 0.105mg Pork chop
Manganese 0.016mg 0.01mg Canadian bacon
Selenium 50.4µg 36.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin A 0IU 15IU Pork chop
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Pork chop
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.21mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU 40IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1µg Pork chop
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.49mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.313mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 7.927mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 1.104mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.489mg Pork chop
Folate 4µg 0µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.66µg Pork chop
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.282mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 1.043mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 1.123mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg 1.952mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 2.109mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.65mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.985mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 1.2mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.965mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 78mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g 0.066g Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 1.039g 4.339g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.011g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 4.887g Pork chop
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 1.894g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g 0.922g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.065g Pork chop
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 Pork chop
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
53%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 919mg)
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 - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.