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Game vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Game and Canadian bacon

  • Game has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Copper, however, Canadian bacon has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Game's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 245% more.
  • Game has 6 times more Iron than Canadian bacon. Game has 3.4mg of Iron, while Canadian bacon has 0.56mg.
  • Game is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Game meat, deer, raw 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 Iron +507.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +20.8%
Contains more Copper +301.6%
Contains more Manganese +156.3%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +53%
Contains more Potassium +214.2%
Contains more Selenium +419.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 128% 17% 87% 29% 7% 57% 85% 6% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Contains more Iron +507.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +20.8%
Contains more Copper +301.6%
Contains more Manganese +156.3%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +53%
Contains more Potassium +214.2%
Contains more Selenium +419.6%

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.
Game
4
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1367.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%
Contains more Vitamin E +105%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.8%
Equal in Folate - 4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 56% 111% 120% 0% 86% 3% 789% 3%
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 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1367.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%
Contains more Vitamin E +105%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.8%
Equal in Folate - 4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +17.7%
Contains more Protein +23.3%
Contains more Fats +14.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +339%
23% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 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 Water +17.7%
Contains more Protein +23.3%
Contains more Fats +14.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +339%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.039
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.485
45% 32% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.95 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.47 g
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.039
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.485

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Game Canadian bacon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Game Canadian bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Protein 22.96g 28.31g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.42g 2.78g Canadian bacon
Carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Calories 120kcal 146kcal Canadian bacon
Sugar 0g 1.2g Game
Calcium 5mg 7mg Canadian bacon
Iron 3.4mg 0.56mg Game
Magnesium 23mg 27mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 202mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 318mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 51mg 993mg Game
Zinc 2.09mg 1.73mg Game
Copper 0.253mg 0.063mg Game
Manganese 0.041mg 0.016mg Game
Selenium 9.7µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.48mg 0.185mg Game
Vitamin B3 6.37mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.28mg Game
Folate 4µg 4µg
Vitamin B12 6.31µg 0.43µg Game
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.2µg Game
Tryptophan 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.08mg 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 0.908mg 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 1.951mg 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.006mg 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.566mg 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 0.937mg 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.073mg 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.135mg 1.134mg Game
Cholesterol 85mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Game
Saturated Fat 0.95g 1.039g Game
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.67g 1.255g Canadian bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.47g 0.485g Canadian bacon
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Game 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
97%
Game
48%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Game
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Game
Game is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 942mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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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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. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173855/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.