Pork leg vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Pork leg and Canadian bacon?
- Pork leg is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1, while Canadian bacon is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
- Canadian bacon's daily need coverage for Sodium is 41% higher.
- Canadian bacon has 6 times less Saturated Fat than Pork leg. Pork leg has 6.54g of Saturated Fat, while Canadian bacon has 1.039g.
We used Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried types in this comparison.
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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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Iron
+51.8%
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Sodium
-95.3%
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Zinc
+11.6%
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Manganese
+43.8%
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Calcium
+40%
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Magnesium
+35%
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Phosphorus
+55.3%
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Potassium
+217.1%
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Selenium
+71.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.063
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Iron
+51.8%
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Sodium
-95.3%
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Zinc
+11.6%
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Manganese
+43.8%
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Calcium
+40%
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Magnesium
+35%
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Phosphorus
+55.3%
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Potassium
+217.1%
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Selenium
+71.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.063
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 D
+150%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+43.2%
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Folate
+75%
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Vitamin B12
+46.5%
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Vitamin B3
+118.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.669
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.185
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.72
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+150%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+43.2%
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Folate
+75%
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Vitamin B12
+46.5%
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Vitamin B3
+118.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.669
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.185
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.72
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+578.8%
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Protein
+62.4%
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Carbs
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Other
+274.8%
Equal in Water - 62.5
Protein:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.47 g
Other:
1.23 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
+578.8%
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Protein
+62.4%
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+274.8%
Equal in Water - 62.5
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+567.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+314.4%
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Saturated Fat
-84.1%
Saturated Fat:
6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.01 g
Saturated Fat:
1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.485 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+567.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+314.4%
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Saturated Fat
-84.1%
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.8g |
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| Protein | 17.43g | 28.31g |
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| Fats | 18.87g | 2.78g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.8g |
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| Calories | 245kcal | 146kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.2g |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 7mg |
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| Iron | 0.85mg | 0.56mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 309mg |
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| Potassium | 315mg | 999mg |
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| Sodium | 47mg | 993mg |
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| Zinc | 1.93mg | 1.73mg |
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| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.063mg |
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| Manganese | 0.023mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 29.4µg | 50.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.736mg | 0.669mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.185mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.574mg | 9.988mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.685mg | 0.72mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.401mg | 0.28mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.63µg | 0.43µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.332mg |
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| Threonine | 0.776mg | 1.226mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.787mg | 1.32mg |
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| Leucine | 1.376mg | 2.294mg |
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| Lysine | 1.55mg | 2.479mg |
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| Methionine | 0.444mg | 0.764mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.689mg | 1.158mg |
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| Valine | 0.931mg | 1.41mg |
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| Histidine | 0.659mg | 1.134mg |
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| Cholesterol | 73mg | 67mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.008g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.54g | 1.039g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.38g | 1.255g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.01g | 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 | 0.001g |
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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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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
46%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 946mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork leg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.501g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.