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T bone steak vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between T bone steak and Canadian bacon

  • T bone steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, yet Canadian bacon is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from T bone steak is 61% higher.
  • T bone steak contains 6 times more Iron than Canadian bacon. T bone steak contains 3.57mg of Iron, while Canadian bacon contains 0.56mg.
  • Canadian bacon contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, short loin, t-bone steak, bone-in, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked, grilled and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried.

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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.
T bone steak
T bone steak
5
:
5
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Iron +537.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +171.1%
Contains more Copper +25.4%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Potassium +256.8%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +65.8%
T bone steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 134% 15% 90% 25% 9% 128% 27% 1% 166%
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 +171.4%
Contains more Iron +537.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +171.1%
Contains more Copper +25.4%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Potassium +256.8%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +65.8%

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.
T bone steak
T bone steak
6
:
5
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.7%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +339.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +650%
Contains more Vitamin E +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1073.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.5%
T bone steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 3% 0% 15% 63% 118% 19% 175% 6% 237% 4%
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 B2 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.7%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +339.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +650%
Contains more Vitamin E +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1073.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
T bone steak
T bone steak
1
:
4
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Fats +297.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +429.9%
Equal in Protein - 28.31
Equal in Water - 62.5
T bone steak
27% 11% 61%
Protein: 27.48 g
Fats: 11.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 0.87 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 +297.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +429.9%
Equal in Protein - 28.31
Equal in Water - 62.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
T bone steak
T bone steak
2
:
1
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +311.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.4%
T bone steak
44% 50% 6%
Saturated Fat: 4.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.159 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 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 +311.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient T bone steak Canadian bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Protein 27.48g 28.31g Canadian bacon
Fats 11.05g 2.78g T bone steak
Carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Calories 217kcal 146kcal T bone steak
Sugar 0g 1.2g T bone steak
Calcium 19mg 7mg T bone steak
Iron 3.57mg 0.56mg T bone steak
Magnesium 20mg 27mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 210mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 280mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 68mg 993mg T bone steak
Zinc 4.69mg 1.73mg T bone steak
Copper 0.079mg 0.063mg T bone steak
Manganese 0.004mg 0.016mg Canadian bacon
Selenium 30.4µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin A 5IU 0IU T bone steak
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg T bone steak
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 3IU 9IU Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.185mg T bone steak
Vitamin B3 6.292mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.307mg 0.72mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.758mg 0.28mg T bone steak
Folate 7µg 4µg T bone steak
Vitamin B12 1.89µg 0.43µg T bone steak
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.2µg T bone steak
Tryptophan 0.325mg 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.349mg 1.226mg T bone steak
Isoleucine 1.343mg 1.32mg T bone steak
Leucine 2.46mg 2.294mg T bone steak
Lysine 2.74mg 2.479mg T bone steak
Methionine 0.762mg 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.421mg 1.41mg T bone steak
Histidine 1.05mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 81mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.595g 0.008g Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 4.6g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g T bone steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.006g T bone steak
Monounsaturated Fat 5.159g 1.255g T bone steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 0.485g T bone steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.014g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.373g 0.36g T bone steak
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.02g 0.011g T bone steak
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.019g 0.008g T bone steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
T bone steak 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
53%
T bone steak
48%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
T bone steak
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
T bone steak
T bone steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
T bone steak
T bone steak contains less Sodium (difference - 925mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.561g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. T bone steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168620/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.