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

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Summary of differences between Canadian bacon and Pork jowl

  • Canadian bacon has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, however, Pork jowl is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Pork jowl covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 121% more than Canadian bacon.
  • Canadian bacon has 40 times more Sodium than Pork jowl. While Canadian bacon has 993mg of Sodium, Pork jowl has only 25mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw.

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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
9
:
1
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +259.3%
Contains more Potassium +575%
Contains more Zinc +106%
Contains more Copper +57.5%
Contains more Manganese +220%
Contains more Selenium +3260%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Canadian bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Pork jowl
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +259.3%
Contains more Potassium +575%
Contains more Zinc +106%
Contains more Copper +57.5%
Contains more Manganese +220%
Contains more Selenium +3260%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%

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
8
:
3
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
Contains more Vitamin E +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211.1%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90.7%
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 jowl
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 97% 55% 86% 15% 21% 1% 103% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211.1%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
4
:
1
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
Contains more Protein +343.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +181.7%
Contains more Other +153.3%
Contains more Fats +2404%
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 jowl
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
Contains more Protein +343.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +181.7%
Contains more Other +153.3%
Contains more Fats +2404%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
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:
2
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2520.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1572.2%
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Pork jowl
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2520.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1572.2%

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 Pork jowl
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Pork jowl Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Protein 28.31g 6.38g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 69.61g Pork jowl
Carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Calories 146kcal 655kcal Pork jowl
Sugar 1.2g 0g Pork jowl
Calcium 7mg 4mg Canadian bacon
Iron 0.56mg 0.42mg Canadian bacon
Magnesium 27mg 3mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 309mg 86mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 999mg 148mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 25mg Pork jowl
Zinc 1.73mg 0.84mg Canadian bacon
Copper 0.063mg 0.04mg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.016mg 0.005mg Canadian bacon
Selenium 50.4µg 1.5µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.29mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.386mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.236mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 4.535mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.25mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.09mg Canadian bacon
Folate 4µg 1µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.82µg Pork jowl
Vitamin K 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.021mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 0.21mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.168mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg 0.446mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 0.528mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.095mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.239mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 0.305mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.072mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 90mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Pork jowl
Saturated Fat 1.039g 25.26g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 32.89g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 8.11g Pork jowl
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 Pork jowl
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
32%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 968mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 24.221g)
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?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in vitamins

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 jowl - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168269/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.