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

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How are Duck meat and Canadian bacon different?

  • Duck meat is richer in Iron, and Copper, while Canadian bacon is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Canadian bacon covers your daily need of Selenium 55% more than Duck meat.
  • Duck meat contains 9 times more Saturated Fat than Canadian bacon. Duck meat contains 9.67g of Saturated Fat, while Canadian bacon contains 1.039g.

Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried types were 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.
Duck meat
Duck meat
6
:
4
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +382.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Copper +260.3%
Contains more Manganese +18.8%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.1%
Contains more Potassium +389.7%
Contains more Selenium +152%
Equal in Zinc - 1.73
Duck meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 102% 12% 67% 18% 8% 51% 76% 3% 110%
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 +57.1%
Contains more Iron +382.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Copper +260.3%
Contains more Manganese +18.8%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.1%
Contains more Potassium +389.7%
Contains more Selenium +152%
Equal in Zinc - 1.73

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.
Duck meat
Duck meat
6
:
5
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +2450%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.3%
Duck meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 14% 3% 0% 44% 63% 91% 66% 42% 5% 38% 13%
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 E +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +2450%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Duck meat
Duck meat
1
:
4
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Fats +919.8%
Contains more Protein +49.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +20.6%
Contains more Other +462.2%
Duck meat
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 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 +919.8%
Contains more Protein +49.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +20.6%
Contains more Other +462.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Duck meat
Duck meat
2
:
1
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +927.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +652.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Duck meat
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.65 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 +927.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +652.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Duck meat Canadian bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Protein 18.99g 28.31g Canadian bacon
Fats 28.35g 2.78g Duck meat
Carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Calories 337kcal 146kcal Duck meat
Sugar 0g 1.2g Duck meat
Calcium 11mg 7mg Duck meat
Iron 2.7mg 0.56mg Duck meat
Magnesium 16mg 27mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 156mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 204mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 59mg 993mg Duck meat
Zinc 1.86mg 1.73mg Duck meat
Copper 0.227mg 0.063mg Duck meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.016mg Duck meat
Selenium 20µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin A 210IU 0IU Duck meat
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 0µg Duck meat
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.41mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 3IU 9IU Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.174mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.185mg Duck meat
Vitamin B3 4.825mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 1.098mg 0.72mg Duck meat
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.28mg Canadian bacon
Folate 6µg 4µg Duck meat
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.43µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin K 5.1µg 0.2µg Duck meat
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 0.773mg 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 0.872mg 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 1.465mg 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 1.486mg 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.475mg 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 0.938mg 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 0.462mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 84mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Duck meat
Saturated Fat 9.67g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 12.9g 1.255g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 3.65g 0.485g Duck 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Duck 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
32%
Duck meat
48%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Duck meat
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 934mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.631g)
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)
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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.