Canadian bacon vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Canadian bacon and Summer sausage?
- Canadian bacon is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Phosphorus, while Summer sausage is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron.
- Canadian bacon's daily need coverage for Selenium is 78% higher.
- Summer sausage has 5 times less Potassium than Canadian bacon. Canadian bacon has 999mg of Potassium, while Summer sausage has 206mg.
- Canadian bacon is lower in Sodium.
We used Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese 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.
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Magnesium
+107.7%
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Phosphorus
+73.6%
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Potassium
+385%
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Sodium
-33%
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Selenium
+572%
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Calcium
+1057.1%
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Iron
+303.6%
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Zinc
+30.1%
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Copper
+11.1%
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Manganese
+100%
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Magnesium
+107.7%
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Phosphorus
+73.6%
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Potassium
+385%
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Sodium
-33%
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Selenium
+572%
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Calcium
+1057.1%
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Iron
+303.6%
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Zinc
+30.1%
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Copper
+11.1%
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Manganese
+100%
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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Vitamin B1
+168.7%
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Vitamin B2
+15.6%
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Vitamin B3
+244.4%
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Vitamin B6
+115.4%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+50%
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Folate
+75%
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Vitamin B12
+302.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.76
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Vitamin B1
+168.7%
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Vitamin B2
+15.6%
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Vitamin B3
+244.4%
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Vitamin B6
+115.4%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+50%
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Folate
+75%
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Vitamin B12
+302.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.76
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+45.7%
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Water
+72.7%
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Fats
+1263.7%
Equal in Carbs - 1.82
Equal in Other - 4.64
Protein:
28.31 g
Fats:
2.78 g
Carbs:
1.8 g
Water:
62.5 g
Other:
4.61 g
Protein:
19.43 g
Fats:
37.91 g
Carbs:
1.82 g
Water:
36.2 g
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4.64 g
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Protein
+45.7%
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Water
+72.7%
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Fats
+1263.7%
Equal in Carbs - 1.82
Equal in Other - 4.64
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-90.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+990%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+522.7%
Saturated Fat:
1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.485 g
Saturated Fat:
10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.02 g
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Saturated Fat
-90.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+990%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+522.7%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.8g | 1.62g |
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| Protein | 28.31g | 19.43g |
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| Fats | 2.78g | 37.91g |
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| Carbs | 1.8g | 1.82g |
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| Calories | 146kcal | 426kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.2g | 0.12g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 81mg |
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| Iron | 0.56mg | 2.26mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 13mg |
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| Phosphorus | 309mg | 178mg |
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| Potassium | 999mg | 206mg |
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| Sodium | 993mg | 1483mg |
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| Zinc | 1.73mg | 2.25mg |
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| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.07mg |
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| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.032mg |
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| Selenium | 50.4µg | 7.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 749IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 225µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 9IU | 12IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.669mg | 0.249mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.988mg | 2.9mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.72mg | 0.76mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.28mg | 0.13mg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 1.73µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.332mg | 0.15mg |
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| Threonine | 1.226mg | 0.54mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 0.62mg |
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| Leucine | 2.294mg | 1.1mg |
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| Lysine | 2.479mg | 1.16mg |
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| Methionine | 0.764mg | 0.36mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0.56mg |
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| Valine | 1.41mg | 0.69mg |
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| Histidine | 1.134mg | 0.47mg |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 89mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.008g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.039g | 10.47g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.255g | 13.68g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.485g | 3.02g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canadian bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 490mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.431g)
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 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.