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Pork loin vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork loin and Canadian bacon different?

  • Pork loin is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, while Canadian bacon is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Canadian bacon covers your daily need of Sodium 41% more than Pork loin.
  • Pork loin contains 4 times more Saturated Fat than Canadian bacon. Pork loin contains 4.36g of Saturated Fat, while Canadian bacon contains 1.039g.

Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried types were 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.
Pork loin
Pork loin
4
:
6
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Iron +41.1%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.9%
Contains more Potassium +180.6%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
Contains more Selenium +51.8%
Equal in Zinc - 1.73
Pork loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
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 +157.1%
Contains more Iron +41.1%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.9%
Contains more Potassium +180.6%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
Contains more Selenium +51.8%
Equal in Zinc - 1.73

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.
Pork loin
Pork loin
8
:
4
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.1%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.72
Pork loin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.1%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.72

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork loin
Pork loin
2
:
3
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Fats +352.5%
Contains more Protein +43.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +506.6%
Equal in Water - 62.5
Pork loin
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 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 +352.5%
Contains more Protein +43.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +506.6%
Equal in Water - 62.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork loin
Pork loin
2
:
1
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +347%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +176.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%
Pork loin
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 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 +347%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +176.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork loin Canadian bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Protein 19.74g 28.31g Canadian bacon
Fats 12.58g 2.78g Pork loin
Carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Calories 198kcal 146kcal Pork loin
Sugar 0g 1.2g Pork loin
Calcium 18mg 7mg Pork loin
Iron 0.79mg 0.56mg Pork loin
Magnesium 21mg 27mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 197mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 356mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 50mg 993mg Pork loin
Zinc 1.74mg 1.73mg Pork loin
Copper 0.056mg 0.063mg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.011mg 0.016mg Canadian bacon
Selenium 33.2µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork loin
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 21IU 9IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.2µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.669mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.185mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 0.72mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.28mg Pork loin
Folate 1µg 4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 0.43µg Pork loin
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 0.891mg 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 0.91mg 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 1.572mg 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 1.766mg 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.514mg 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.064mg 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 0.77mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 63mg 67mg Pork loin
Trans Fat 0.008g Pork loin
Saturated Fat 4.36g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.61g 1.255g Pork loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 0.485g Pork loin
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
Pork loin 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%
Pork loin
48%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 943mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork loin
Pork loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.321g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 ($)

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. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.