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Canadian bacon vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Canadian bacon and Liver different?

  • Liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Copper, Zinc, and Folate than Canadian bacon.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Liver is 760% higher.
  • Canadian bacon contains 20 times more Sodium than Liver. While Canadian bacon contains 993mg of Sodium, Liver contains only 49mg.

Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised are the varieties 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
3
:
7
Liver
Liver
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.2%
Contains more Potassium +566%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +3100%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +288.4%
Contains more Copper +906.3%
Contains more Manganese +1775%
Contains more Selenium +33.9%
Canadian bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Liver
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.2%
Contains more Potassium +566%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +3100%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +288.4%
Contains more Copper +906.3%
Contains more Manganese +1775%
Contains more Selenium +33.9%

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
:
7
Liver
Liver
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1087%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +563.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.6%
Contains more Folate +3975%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4241.9%
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%
Liver
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1087%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +563.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.6%
Contains more Folate +3975%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4241.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
2
:
3
Liver
Liver
Contains more Other +207.3%
Contains more Fats +58.3%
Contains more Carbs +108.9%
Equal in Protein - 26.02
Equal in Water - 64.32
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
Liver
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Other +207.3%
Contains more Fats +58.3%
Contains more Carbs +108.9%
Equal in Protein - 26.02
Equal in Water - 64.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
2
:
1
Liver
Liver
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.5%
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Liver
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.5%

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 Liver
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 Liver Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 3.76g Liver
Protein 28.31g 26.02g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 4.4g Liver
Carbs 1.8g 3.76g Liver
Calories 146kcal 165kcal Liver
Sugar 1.2g Liver
Calcium 7mg 10mg Liver
Iron 0.56mg 17.92mg Liver
Magnesium 27mg 14mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 309mg 241mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 999mg 150mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 49mg Liver
Zinc 1.73mg 6.72mg Liver
Copper 0.063mg 0.634mg Liver
Manganese 0.016mg 0.3mg Liver
Selenium 50.4µg 67.5µg Liver
Vitamin A 0IU 17997IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5405µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin C 0mg 23.6mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.258mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 2.196mg Liver
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 8.435mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.57mg Liver
Folate 4µg 163µg Liver
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 18.67µg Liver
Vitamin K 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 1.226mg 1.107mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 1.32mg
Leucine 2.294mg 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 2.479mg 2.007mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.645mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 1.274mg Liver
Valine 1.41mg 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 1.134mg 0.708mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 355mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Liver
Saturated Fat 1.039g 1.41g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.03g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.04g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 0.63g Canadian bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 1.05g Liver
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 Liver
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
397%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 944mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.371g)
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 - $0.3)
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.
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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.