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Canadian bacon vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Canadian bacon and Salami?

  • Canadian bacon is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Phosphorus, however, Salami is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Salami's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 45% more.
  • Salami contains 3 times less Potassium than Canadian bacon. Canadian bacon contains 999mg of Potassium, while Salami contains 316mg.
  • Canadian bacon has less Sodium.

We used Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Salami, cooked, beef and pork types 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.
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.8%
Contains more Potassium +216.1%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Selenium +61%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +178.6%
Contains more Zinc +69.4%
Contains more Copper +466.7%
Contains more Manganese +6012.5%
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 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.8%
Contains more Potassium +216.1%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Selenium +61%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +178.6%
Contains more Zinc +69.4%
Contains more Copper +466.7%
Contains more Manganese +6012.5%

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.
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Salami
Contains more Vitamin E +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +253.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
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 0% 5% 30% 0% 92% 83% 114% 73% 106% 3% 191% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +253.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.6%
Contains more Water +38.3%
Contains more Fats +831.7%
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Equal in Other - 4.66
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
22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 g
Contains more Protein +29.6%
Contains more Water +38.3%
Contains more Fats +831.7%
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Equal in Other - 4.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +786.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +421.4%
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +786.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +421.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +104.5%
Contains more Glucose +73.3%
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
46% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.44 g
Glucose: 0.52 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +104.5%
Contains more Glucose +73.3%

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 Salami
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 Salami Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 2.4g Salami
Protein 28.31g 21.85g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 25.9g Salami
Carbs 1.8g 2.4g Salami
Calories 146kcal 336kcal Salami
Sugar 1.2g 0.96g Salami
Calcium 7mg 15mg Salami
Iron 0.56mg 1.56mg Salami
Magnesium 27mg 19mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 309mg 191mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 999mg 316mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 1740mg Canadian bacon
Zinc 1.73mg 2.93mg Salami
Copper 0.063mg 0.357mg Salami
Manganese 0.016mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 50.4µg 31.3µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.22mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU 41IU Salami
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.367mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.357mg Salami
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 6.053mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 1.201mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.459mg Salami
Folate 4µg 3µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 1.52µg Salami
Vitamin K 0.2µg 3.2µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.114mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 0.521mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.675mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg 0.929mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 1.107mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.301mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.481mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 0.668mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.359mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 89mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g 0.586g Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 1.039g 9.316g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 11.127g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 2.529g Salami
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g 2.104g Salami
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.126g Salami
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 Salami
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
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 747mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.277g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/nutrients

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

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