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Fajita vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fajita and Canadian bacon

  • Fajita has more Vitamin B6, and Iron, while Canadian bacon has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Choline.
  • Canadian bacon's daily need coverage for Selenium is 61% higher.
  • Canadian bacon contains 2 times less Iron than Fajita. Fajita contains 0.99mg of Iron, while Canadian bacon contains 0.56mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Canadian bacon is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen 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.
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +76.8%
Contains less Sodium -19.5%
Contains more Manganese +312.5%
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.6%
Contains more Potassium +251.8%
Contains more Zinc +26.3%
Contains more Copper +110%
Contains more Selenium +201.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +76.8%
Contains less Sodium -19.5%
Contains more Manganese +312.5%
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.6%
Contains more Potassium +251.8%
Contains more Zinc +26.3%
Contains more Copper +110%
Contains more Selenium +201.8%

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.
Fajita
4
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +569%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.72
Equal in Folate - 4
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 25% 50% 90% 44% 90% 3% 68% 1%
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 B2 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +569%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.72
Equal in Folate - 4
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +106.1%
Contains more Carbs +23.9%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Protein +52.5%
Contains more Other +60.1%
19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 g
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 +106.1%
Contains more Carbs +23.9%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Protein +52.5%
Contains more Other +60.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.9%
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fajita Canadian bacon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Canadian bacon Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 1.8g Fajita
Protein 18.56g 28.31g Canadian bacon
Fats 5.73g 2.78g Fajita
Carbs 2.23g 1.8g Fajita
Calories 135kcal 146kcal Canadian bacon
Sugar 0g 1.2g Fajita
Calcium 13mg 7mg Fajita
Iron 0.99mg 0.56mg Fajita
Magnesium 22mg 27mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 277mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 284mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 799mg 993mg Fajita
Zinc 1.37mg 1.73mg Canadian bacon
Copper 0.03mg 0.063mg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.066mg 0.016mg Fajita
Selenium 16.7µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.185mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.72mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.28mg Fajita
Folate 4µg 4µg
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.43µg Fajita
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.2µg
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 0.452mg 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 1.56mg 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 1.857mg 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.552mg 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 0.847mg 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 0.68mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 88mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Fajita
Saturated Fat 1.596g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0.006g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 1.255g Fajita
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 0.485g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 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
Fajita 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
31%
Fajita
48%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.557g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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

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.