Ground beef vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Ground beef and Canadian bacon
- Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, however, Canadian bacon is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
- Ground beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 86% more than Canadian bacon.
- Ground beef has 6 times more Saturated Fat than Canadian bacon. While Ground beef has 6.073g of Saturated Fat, Canadian bacon has only 1.039g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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.
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Calcium
+371.4%
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Iron
+305.4%
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Sodium
-92.6%
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Zinc
+237.6%
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Copper
+25.4%
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Magnesium
+58.8%
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Phosphorus
+86.1%
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Potassium
+314.5%
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Manganese
+77.8%
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Selenium
+163.9%
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Calcium
+371.4%
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Iron
+305.4%
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Sodium
-92.6%
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Zinc
+237.6%
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Copper
+25.4%
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Magnesium
+58.8%
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Phosphorus
+86.1%
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Potassium
+314.5%
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Manganese
+77.8%
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Selenium
+163.9%
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+11.1%
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Folate
+75%
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Vitamin B12
+479.1%
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Vitamin K
+1350%
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Vitamin E
+241.7%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1211.8%
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Vitamin B3
+148.1%
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Vitamin B5
+40.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.185
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.28
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+11.1%
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Folate
+75%
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Vitamin B12
+479.1%
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Vitamin K
+1350%
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Vitamin E
+241.7%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1211.8%
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Vitamin B3
+148.1%
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Vitamin B5
+40.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.185
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.28
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+452.9%
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Protein
+18.6%
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Carbs
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+92.9%
Equal in Water - 62.5
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
28.31 g
Fats:
2.78 g
Carbs:
1.8 g
Water:
62.5 g
Other:
4.61 g
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Fats
+452.9%
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Protein
+18.6%
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+92.9%
Equal in Water - 62.5
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+483.4%
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Saturated Fat
-82.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+18.9%
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
Saturated Fat:
1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.485 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+483.4%
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Saturated Fat
-82.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+18.9%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.8g |
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| Protein | 23.87g | 28.31g |
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| Fats | 15.37g | 2.78g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.8g |
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| Calories | 241kcal | 146kcal |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.2g |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 7mg |
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| Iron | 2.27mg | 0.56mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 166mg | 309mg |
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| Potassium | 241mg | 999mg |
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| Sodium | 73mg | 993mg |
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| Zinc | 5.84mg | 1.73mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.063mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 19.1µg | 50.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.669mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.185mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 9.988mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.72mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.28mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0.43µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 0.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.332mg |
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| Threonine | 0.923mg | 1.226mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 1.32mg |
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| Leucine | 1.861mg | 2.294mg |
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| Lysine | 1.976mg | 2.479mg |
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| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.764mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 1.158mg |
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| Valine | 1.172mg | 1.41mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg | 1.134mg |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 67mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.173g | 0.008g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.073g | 1.039g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.322g | 1.255g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 0.485g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 920mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Canadian bacon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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