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Caribou meat vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Caribou meat and Canadian bacon

  • Caribou meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Copper, while Canadian bacon has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Caribou meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 259% higher.
  • Canadian bacon contains 11 times less Iron than Caribou meat. Caribou meat contains 6.17mg of Iron, while Canadian bacon contains 0.56mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Caribou meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried.

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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.
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
6
:
3
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Iron +1001.8%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +204%
Contains more Copper +317.5%
Contains more Manganese +443.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.6%
Contains more Potassium +222.3%
Contains more Selenium +270.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Caribou meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 232% 20% 100% 28% 8% 144% 88% 12% 75%
Canadian bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Iron +1001.8%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +204%
Contains more Copper +317.5%
Contains more Manganese +443.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.6%
Contains more Potassium +222.3%
Contains more Selenium +270.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 27

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.
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
7
:
4
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +386.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +272.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1444.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.41
Caribou meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 10% 63% 208% 109% 161% 74% 4% 830% 4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +386.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +272.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1444.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.41

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
2
:
3
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Fats +59%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +36.4%
Equal in Protein - 28.31
Equal in Water - 62.5
Caribou meat
30% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 29.77 g
Fats: 4.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.43 g
Other: 3.38 g
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
Contains more Fats +59%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +36.4%
Equal in Protein - 28.31
Equal in Water - 62.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
2
:
1
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.255
Caribou meat
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.62 g
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.255

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caribou meat Canadian bacon
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caribou meat Canadian bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Protein 29.77g 28.31g Caribou meat
Fats 4.42g 2.78g Caribou meat
Carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Calories 167kcal 146kcal Caribou meat
Sugar 0g 1.2g Caribou meat
Calcium 22mg 7mg Caribou meat
Iron 6.17mg 0.56mg Caribou meat
Magnesium 27mg 27mg
Phosphorus 233mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 310mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 60mg 993mg Caribou meat
Zinc 5.26mg 1.73mg Caribou meat
Copper 0.263mg 0.063mg Caribou meat
Manganese 0.087mg 0.016mg Caribou meat
Selenium 13.6µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 0.185mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B3 5.79mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 2.68mg 0.72mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.28mg Caribou meat
Folate 5µg 4µg Caribou meat
Vitamin B12 6.64µg 0.43µg Caribou meat
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.2µg Caribou meat
Tryptophan 0.458mg 0.332mg Caribou meat
Threonine 1.273mg 1.226mg Caribou meat
Isoleucine 1.347mg 1.32mg Caribou meat
Leucine 2.457mg 2.294mg Caribou meat
Lysine 2.697mg 2.479mg Caribou meat
Methionine 0.665mg 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.324mg 1.158mg Caribou meat
Valine 1.399mg 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.179mg 1.134mg Caribou meat
Cholesterol 109mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Caribou meat
Saturated Fat 1.7g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g 0.001g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0.006g Caribou meat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.33g 1.255g Caribou meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.62g 0.485g Caribou meat
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

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is better in case of low diet
Caribou meat Canadian bacon
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
122%
Caribou meat
48%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Caribou meat
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 933mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.661g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.

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. Caribou meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173854/nutrients
  2. Canadian bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168383/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.