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Lamb leg vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb leg and Canadian bacon different?

  • Lamb leg is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, however, Canadian bacon is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb leg is 86% higher.
  • Lamb leg contains 7 times more Saturated Fat than Canadian bacon. While Lamb leg contains 7.43g of Saturated Fat, Canadian bacon contains only 1.039g.

Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried are the varieties 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.
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
6
:
4
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +196.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +91.9%
Contains more Copper +79.4%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +301.2%
Contains more Selenium +143.5%
Lamb leg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 17% 73% 22% 8% 91% 38% 3% 113%
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 +28.6%
Contains more Iron +196.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +91.9%
Contains more Copper +79.4%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +301.2%
Contains more Selenium +143.5%

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.
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
3
:
7
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +481.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +414.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.72
Lamb leg
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% 33% 54% 118% 42% 35% 15% 313% 0%
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 B2 +24.3%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +481.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +414.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.72

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
2
:
3
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Fats +514%
Contains more Protein +58.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +558.6%
Equal in Water - 62.5
Lamb leg
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 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 +514%
Contains more Protein +58.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +558.6%
Equal in Water - 62.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
2
:
1
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +457.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Lamb leg
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.35 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 +457.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb leg Canadian bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Protein 17.91g 28.31g Canadian bacon
Fats 17.07g 2.78g Lamb leg
Carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Calories 230kcal 146kcal Lamb leg
Sugar 1.2g Lamb leg
Calcium 9mg 7mg Lamb leg
Iron 1.66mg 0.56mg Lamb leg
Magnesium 23mg 27mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 170mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 249mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 56mg 993mg Lamb leg
Zinc 3.32mg 1.73mg Lamb leg
Copper 0.113mg 0.063mg Lamb leg
Manganese 0.02mg 0.016mg Lamb leg
Selenium 20.7µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.185mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B3 6.26mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.72mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.28mg Canadian bacon
Folate 19µg 4µg Lamb leg
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 0.43µg Lamb leg
Vitamin K 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 0.767mg 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 0.864mg 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 1.393mg 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 1.582mg 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.46mg 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 0.729mg 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 0.967mg 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 0.567mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 69mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Lamb leg
Saturated Fat 7.43g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 1.255g Lamb leg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.35g 0.485g Lamb leg
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
Lamb leg 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
51%
Lamb leg
48%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Lamb leg
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 937mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/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.