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Canadian bacon vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Canadian bacon and Short ribs?

  • Canadian bacon is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Phosphorus, while Short ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 91% higher.
  • Short ribs have 20 times less Sodium than Canadian bacon. Canadian bacon has 993mg of Sodium, while Short ribs have 50mg.

We used Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised types in this comparison.

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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
:
5
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.7%
Contains more Potassium +346%
Contains more Manganese +23.1%
Contains more Selenium +142.3%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +312.5%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +182.1%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Canadian bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Short ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.7%
Contains more Potassium +346%
Contains more Manganese +23.1%
Contains more Selenium +142.3%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +312.5%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +182.1%
Contains more Copper +57.1%

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
6
:
4
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Vitamin E +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1238%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +307.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +250%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +509.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
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%
Short ribs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1238%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +307.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +250%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +509.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
4
:
1
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Protein +31.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +75%
Contains more Other +531.5%
Contains more Fats +1410.1%
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
Short ribs
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Protein +31.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +75%
Contains more Other +531.5%
Contains more Fats +1410.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
1
:
2
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1404.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +215.5%
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Short ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1404.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +215.5%

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 Short ribs
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 Short ribs Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Protein 28.31g 21.57g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 41.98g Short ribs
Carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Calories 146kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Sugar 1.2g 0g Short ribs
Calcium 7mg 12mg Short ribs
Iron 0.56mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Magnesium 27mg 15mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 309mg 162mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 999mg 224mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 50mg Short ribs
Zinc 1.73mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0.063mg 0.099mg Short ribs
Manganese 0.016mg 0.013mg Canadian bacon
Selenium 50.4µg 20.8µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.29mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.05mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.15mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 2.452mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.252mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.22mg Canadian bacon
Folate 4µg 5µg Short ribs
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.142mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 0.862mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.981mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg 1.716mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 1.823mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.562mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.852mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 1.07mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.688mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 94mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Short ribs
Saturated Fat 1.039g 17.8g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 1.53g Short ribs
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 Short ribs
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
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 943mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.761g)
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 - $2.3)
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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.