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Chicken breast vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chicken breast and Canadian bacon

  • Chicken breast has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin B5, while Canadian bacon has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Canadian bacon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 49% higher.
  • Canadian bacon contains 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Chicken breast. Chicken breast contains 0.64mg of Vitamin B6, while Canadian bacon contains 0.28mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Canadian bacon is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried 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.
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
5
:
5
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +103.6%
Contains more Magnesium +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Manganese +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.6%
Contains more Potassium +262%
Contains more Zinc +60.2%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +92.4%
Chicken breast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 43% 23% 106% 25% 11% 30% 18% 3% 143%
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 +128.6%
Contains more Iron +103.6%
Contains more Magnesium +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Manganese +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.6%
Contains more Potassium +262%
Contains more Zinc +60.2%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +92.4%

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.
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
6
:
4
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +746.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.41
Equal in Folate - 4
Chicken breast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 9% 3% 0% 20% 29% 278% 63% 148% 3% 47% 6%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +746.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.41
Equal in Folate - 4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
2
:
3
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Protein +18.1%
Contains more Fats +69.4%
Contains more Carbs +252.9%
Contains more Other +308%
Equal in Water - 62.5
Chicken breast
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 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 Protein +18.1%
Contains more Fats +69.4%
Contains more Carbs +252.9%
Contains more Other +308%
Equal in Water - 62.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
2
:
1
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.5%
Chicken breast
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.07 g
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken breast 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 Chicken breast Canadian bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0.51g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Protein 33.44g 28.31g Chicken breast
Fats 4.71g 2.78g Chicken breast
Carbs 0.51g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Calories 187kcal 146kcal Chicken breast
Sugar 0g 1.2g Chicken breast
Calcium 16mg 7mg Chicken breast
Iron 1.14mg 0.56mg Chicken breast
Magnesium 31mg 27mg Chicken breast
Phosphorus 246mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 276mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 79mg 993mg Chicken breast
Zinc 1.08mg 1.73mg Canadian bacon
Copper 0.054mg 0.063mg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.021mg 0.016mg Chicken breast
Selenium 26.2µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin A 23IU 0IU Chicken breast
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Chicken breast
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.41mg Chicken breast
Vitamin D 5IU 9IU Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.185mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B3 14.782mg 9.988mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 1.04mg 0.72mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B6 0.64mg 0.28mg Chicken breast
Folate 4µg 4µg
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0.43µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.2µg Chicken breast
Tryptophan 0.39mg 0.332mg Chicken breast
Threonine 1.412mg 1.226mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 1.765mg 1.32mg Chicken breast
Leucine 2.509mg 2.294mg Chicken breast
Lysine 2.836mg 2.479mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.925mg 0.764mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 1.328mg 1.158mg Chicken breast
Valine 1.659mg 1.41mg Chicken breast
Histidine 1.037mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 91mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Chicken breast
Saturated Fat 1.29g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0.001g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.006g Chicken breast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.72g 1.255g Chicken breast
Polyunsaturated fat 1.07g 0.485g Chicken breast
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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is better in case of low diet
Chicken breast 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
50%
Chicken breast
48%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Chicken breast
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 914mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.251g)
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. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/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.