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Avocado vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Avocado and Canadian bacon

  • Avocado is higher in Fiber, Folate, and Vitamin K, yet Canadian bacon is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Canadian bacon covers your daily Selenium needs 91% more than Avocado.
  • The amount of Sodium in Avocado is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 2.1% 88% 21% 21% 47% 132% 130% 2.1% 275%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +201.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +787.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106%
Contains more ZincZinc +170.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +494.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12500%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Iron ~0.56mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 8.8% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 8.2% 6% 167% 43% 187% 43% 65% 54% 0.5% 3% 57%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +404.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10400%
Contains more FolateFolate +1925%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +898.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +474.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +638%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.28mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 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 FatsFats +427.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +373.9%
Contains more WaterWater +17.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1315.5%
Contains more OtherOther +191.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.485 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +680.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +274.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 8% 49% 16% 13%
Starch: 0.11 g
Sucrose: 0.06 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
75% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.9 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +23.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1400%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Canadian bacon Opinion
Calories 160kcal 146kcal Avocado
Protein 2g 28.31g Canadian bacon
Fats 14.66g 2.78g Avocado
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Avocado
Net carbs 1.83g 1.8g Avocado
Carbs 8.53g 1.8g Avocado
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Avocado
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU Canadian bacon
Magnesium 29mg 27mg Avocado
Calcium 12mg 7mg Avocado
Potassium 485mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Iron 0.55mg 0.56mg Canadian bacon
Sugar 0.66g 1.2g Avocado
Fiber 6.7g 0g Avocado
Copper 0.19mg 0.063mg Avocado
Zinc 0.64mg 1.73mg Canadian bacon
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Phosphorus 52mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 7mg 993mg Avocado
Vitamin A 146IU 0IU Avocado
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg Avocado
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.41mg Avocado
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.142mg 0.016mg Avocado
Selenium 0.4µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.185mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.72mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.28mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.43µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin K 21µg 0.2µg Avocado
Folate 81µg 4µg Avocado
Trans Fat 0g 0.008g Avocado
Choline 14.2mg 104.8mg Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 2.126g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g 1.255g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 0.485g Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 0.073mg 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 0.084mg 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 0.143mg 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 0.132mg 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.038mg 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 0.107mg 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 0.049mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Fructose 0.12g 0g Avocado
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g 0.011g Avocado
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.001g Avocado
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.014g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Canadian bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado Canadian bacon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Avocado
49%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.087g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 986mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.

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