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

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How are Pork shoulder and Canadian bacon different?

  • Pork shoulder is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, while Canadian bacon is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Canadian bacon covers your daily need of Selenium 45% more than Pork shoulder.
  • Pork shoulder contains 8 times more Vitamin D than Canadian bacon. Pork shoulder contains 70IU of Vitamin D, while Canadian bacon contains 9IU.
  • Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat.

Pork, fresh, shoulder, 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 shoulder
Pork shoulder
5
:
5
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +56.1%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.8%
Contains more Potassium +230.8%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
Contains more Selenium +97.6%
Pork shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 40% 13% 78% 27% 9% 74% 28% 2% 140%
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 +114.3%
Contains more Iron +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +56.1%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.8%
Contains more Potassium +230.8%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
Contains more Selenium +97.6%

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.
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
8
:
4
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +750%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.72
Pork shoulder
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 51% 3% 192% 64% 72% 44% 81% 4% 93% 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 +750%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.72

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
2
:
3
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Fats +547.1%
Contains more Protein +64.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +469.1%
Equal in Water - 62.5
Pork shoulder
17% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 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 +547.1%
Contains more Protein +64.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +469.1%
Equal in Water - 62.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
2
:
1
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +538.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +295.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.3%
Pork shoulder
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.92 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 +538.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +295.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork shoulder Canadian bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Protein 17.18g 28.31g Canadian bacon
Fats 17.99g 2.78g Pork shoulder
Carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Calories 236kcal 146kcal Pork shoulder
Sugar 0g 1.2g Pork shoulder
Calcium 15mg 7mg Pork shoulder
Iron 1.05mg 0.56mg Pork shoulder
Magnesium 18mg 27mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 182mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 302mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 65mg 993mg Pork shoulder
Zinc 2.7mg 1.73mg Pork shoulder
Copper 0.084mg 0.063mg Pork shoulder
Manganese 0.011mg 0.016mg Canadian bacon
Selenium 25.5µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 70IU 9IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 1.7µg 0.2µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.767mg 0.669mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.275mg 0.185mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B3 3.833mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.719mg 0.72mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.28mg Pork shoulder
Folate 5µg 4µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B12 0.74µg 0.43µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 0.768mg 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 0.781mg 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 1.36mg 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 1.531mg 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.441mg 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 0.921mg 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 0.656mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 71mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Pork shoulder
Saturated Fat 6.24g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 8.01g 1.255g Pork shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.92g 0.485g Pork shoulder
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 shoulder 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
50%
Pork shoulder
48%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pork shoulder
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 928mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.201g)
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.

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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/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.