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Pork spare ribs vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pork spare ribs and Canadian bacon?

  • Pork spare ribs are richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin D, while Canadian bacon is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Choline.
  • Canadian bacon's daily need coverage for Selenium is 52% higher.
  • Canadian bacon has 10 times less Vitamin D than Pork spare ribs. Pork spare ribs have 91IU of Vitamin D, while Canadian bacon has 9IU.
  • Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Pork, fresh, spareribs, 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.
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +62.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +44.5%
Contains more Copper +27%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.1%
Contains more Potassium +312.8%
Contains more Manganese +60%
Contains more Selenium +129.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 35% 12% 61% 22% 11% 69% 27% 2% 120%
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 +62.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +44.5%
Contains more Copper +27%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.1%
Contains more Potassium +312.8%
Contains more Manganese +60%
Contains more Selenium +129.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin D +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 69% 0% 80% 58% 88% 38% 133% 0% 48% 0%
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 D +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +741.7%
Contains more Protein +83%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +234.1%
Equal in Water - 62.5
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
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 +741.7%
Contains more Protein +83%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +234.1%
Equal in Water - 62.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +580.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +715.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.953 g
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +580.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +715.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork spare ribs 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 Pork spare ribs Canadian bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Protein 15.47g 28.31g Canadian bacon
Fats 23.4g 2.78g Pork spare ribs
Carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Calories 277kcal 146kcal Pork spare ribs
Sugar 0g 1.2g Pork spare ribs
Calcium 15mg 7mg Pork spare ribs
Iron 0.91mg 0.56mg Pork spare ribs
Magnesium 16mg 27mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 141mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 242mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 81mg 993mg Pork spare ribs
Zinc 2.5mg 1.73mg Pork spare ribs
Copper 0.08mg 0.063mg Pork spare ribs
Manganese 0.01mg 0.016mg Canadian bacon
Selenium 22µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 91IU 9IU Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 2.3µg 0.2µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B1 0.319mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.185mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B3 4.662mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.625mg 0.72mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.574mg 0.28mg Pork spare ribs
Folate 0µg 4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 0.43µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.163mg 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 0.695mg 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 0.761mg 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 1.318mg 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 1.435mg 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.426mg 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 0.65mg 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 0.809mg 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 0.668mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 80mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.222g 0.008g Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 7.529g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 8.542g 1.255g Pork spare ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 3.953g 0.485g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.079g 0.014g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.146g 0.36g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g 0.011g Pork spare ribs
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
Pork spare ribs 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
43%
Pork spare ribs
48%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pork spare ribs
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 912mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.49g)
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. Pork spare ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167853/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.