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

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How are Canadian bacon and Pork shoulder different?

  • Canadian bacon is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Phosphorus, while Pork shoulder is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Canadian bacon covers your daily need of Selenium 45% more than Pork shoulder.
  • Canadian bacon contains 15 times more Sodium than Pork shoulder. Canadian bacon contains 993mg of Sodium, while Pork shoulder contains 65mg.

Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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
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5
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.8%
Contains more Potassium +230.8%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
Contains more Selenium +97.6%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +56.1%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Canadian bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Pork shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 40% 13% 78% 27% 9% 74% 28% 2% 140%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.8%
Contains more Potassium +230.8%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
Contains more Selenium +97.6%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +56.1%
Contains more Copper +33.3%

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
4
:
8
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains more Vitamin E +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +750%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.719
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 shoulder
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 51% 3% 192% 64% 72% 44% 81% 4% 93% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +750%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.719

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
3
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2
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains more Protein +64.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +469.1%
Contains more Fats +547.1%
Equal in Water - 64.02
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 shoulder
17% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +64.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +469.1%
Contains more Fats +547.1%
Equal in Water - 64.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
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2
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +538.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +295.9%
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Pork shoulder
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +538.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +295.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Pork shoulder Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Protein 28.31g 17.18g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 17.99g Pork shoulder
Carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Calories 146kcal 236kcal Pork shoulder
Sugar 1.2g 0g Pork shoulder
Calcium 7mg 15mg Pork shoulder
Iron 0.56mg 1.05mg Pork shoulder
Magnesium 27mg 18mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 309mg 182mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 999mg 302mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 65mg Pork shoulder
Zinc 1.73mg 2.7mg Pork shoulder
Copper 0.063mg 0.084mg Pork shoulder
Manganese 0.016mg 0.011mg Canadian bacon
Selenium 50.4µg 25.5µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.19mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU 70IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.7µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.767mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.275mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 3.833mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.719mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.348mg Pork shoulder
Folate 4µg 5µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.74µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.208mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 0.768mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.781mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg 1.36mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 1.531mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.441mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.681mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 0.921mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.656mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 71mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Pork shoulder
Saturated Fat 1.039g 6.24g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 8.01g Pork shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 1.92g Pork shoulder
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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is better in case of low diet
Canadian bacon Pork shoulder
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%
Pork shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
41%
Pork shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 928mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.201g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.

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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/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.