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Canadian bacon vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Canadian bacon and Roast beef

  • Canadian bacon has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Choline, Potassium, and Phosphorus, while Roast beef has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Roast beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 67% higher.
  • Roast beef contains 16 times less Vitamin B1 than Canadian bacon. Canadian bacon contains 0.669mg of Vitamin B1, while Roast beef contains 0.043mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, 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.
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.7%
Contains more Potassium +54.4%
Contains more Selenium +242.9%
Contains more Iron +266.1%
Contains less Sodium -14.1%
Contains more Zinc +85%
Contains more Copper +36.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.015
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 77% 15% 104% 58% 112% 88% 29% 2% 81%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.7%
Contains more Potassium +54.4%
Contains more Selenium +242.9%
Contains more Iron +266.1%
Contains less Sodium -14.1%
Contains more Zinc +85%
Contains more Copper +36.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.015

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1455.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +374.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 0% 11% 50% 105% 34% 107% 4% 256% 4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1455.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +374.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52%
Contains more Carbs +181.3%
Contains more Other +38.4%
Contains more Fats +32.7%
Contains more Water +18%
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
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 g
Contains more Protein +52%
Contains more Carbs +181.3%
Contains more Other +38.4%
Contains more Fats +32.7%
Contains more Water +18%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.2%
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
42% 49% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.27 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 0.29
75% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.9 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.29 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 0.29

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Roast beef Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 0.64g Canadian bacon
Protein 28.31g 18.62g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 3.69g Roast beef
Carbs 1.8g 0.64g Canadian bacon
Calories 146kcal 115kcal Canadian bacon
Sugar 1.2g 0.29g Roast beef
Calcium 7mg 5mg Canadian bacon
Iron 0.56mg 2.05mg Roast beef
Magnesium 27mg 20mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 309mg 242mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 999mg 647mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 853mg Roast beef
Zinc 1.73mg 3.2mg Roast beef
Copper 0.063mg 0.086mg Roast beef
Manganese 0.016mg 0.015mg Canadian bacon
Selenium 50.4µg 14.7µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Roast beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Roast beef
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.49mg Roast beef
Vitamin D 9IU 1IU Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.043mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.213mg Roast beef
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 5.581mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.566mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.46mg Roast beef
Folate 4µg 5µg Roast beef
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 2.04µg Roast beef
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.6µg Roast beef
Tryptophan 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 51mg Roast beef
Trans Fat 0.008g 0.148g Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 1.039g 1.318g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.007g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.012g Roast beef
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 1.521g Roast beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 0.27g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.002g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g 0.14g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.017g Roast beef
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.011g Roast beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Canadian bacon Roast beef
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
48%
Roast beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
56%
Roast beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef
Roast beef contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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