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Canadian bacon vs. Scrapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Canadian bacon and Scrapple different?

  • Canadian bacon is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Scrapple is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Scrapple is 70% higher.
  • Canadian bacon contains 6 times more Potassium than Scrapple. While Canadian bacon contains 999mg of Potassium, Scrapple contains only 158mg.
  • Scrapple has less Sodium.

Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Scrapple, pork 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.
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +306.6%
Contains more Potassium +532.3%
Contains more Zinc +63.2%
Contains more Selenium +189.7%
Contains more Iron +237.5%
Contains less Sodium -51.5%
Contains more Copper +236.5%
Equal in Calcium - 7
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 3% 71% 10% 33% 14% 63% 29% 71% 0% 95%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +306.6%
Contains more Potassium +532.3%
Contains more Zinc +63.2%
Contains more Selenium +189.7%
Contains more Iron +237.5%
Contains less Sodium -51.5%
Contains more Copper +236.5%
Equal in Calcium - 7

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 E +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +476.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +339.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.1%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
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 126% 3% 9% 9% 30% 67% 43% 0% 28% 4% 39% 9%
Contains more Vitamin E +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +476.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +339.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.1%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +251.2%
Contains more Other +199.4%
Contains more Fats +398.9%
Contains more Carbs +681.1%
Equal in Water - 62.47
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
8% 14% 14% 62%
Protein: 8.06 g
Fats: 13.87 g
Carbs: 14.06 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.54 g
Contains more Protein +251.2%
Contains more Other +199.4%
Contains more Fats +398.9%
Contains more Carbs +681.1%
Equal in Water - 62.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +390.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +243.1%
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
38% 49% 13%
Saturated Fat: 4.732 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.664 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +390.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +243.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +50%
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: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +50%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Scrapple Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 13.76g Scrapple
Protein 28.31g 8.06g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 13.87g Scrapple
Carbs 1.8g 14.06g Scrapple
Calories 146kcal 213kcal Scrapple
Sugar 1.2g 0.2g Scrapple
Fiber 0g 0.3g Scrapple
Calcium 7mg 7mg
Iron 0.56mg 1.89mg Scrapple
Magnesium 27mg 13mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 309mg 76mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 999mg 158mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 482mg Scrapple
Zinc 1.73mg 1.06mg Canadian bacon
Copper 0.063mg 0.212mg Scrapple
Manganese 0.016mg Canadian bacon
Selenium 50.4µg 17.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin A 0IU 2086IU Scrapple
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 626µg Scrapple
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.15mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU 13IU Scrapple
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.3µg Scrapple
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Scrapple
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.116mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.287mg Scrapple
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 2.273mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.12mg Canadian bacon
Folate 4µg 5µg Scrapple
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.31µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin K 0.2µg 3.4µg Scrapple
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 49mg Scrapple
Trans Fat 0.008g Scrapple
Saturated Fat 1.039g 4.732g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 6.156g Scrapple
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 1.664g Scrapple
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 Scrapple
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
30%
Scrapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
39%
Scrapple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrapple
Scrapple contains less Sodium (difference - 511mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.693g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Scrapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172969/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.