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Barbecue chicken vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are barbecue chicken and Canadian bacon different?

  • Canadian bacon has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and choline than barbecue chicken.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for Canadian bacon is 52% higher.
  • Barbecue chicken contains 4 times more saturated fat than Canadian bacon. While barbecue chicken contains 3.927g of saturated fat, Canadian bacon contains only 1.039g.

Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
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 +128.6%
Contains more IronIron +69.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +291.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +220%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +129.1%
~equal in Zinc ~1.73mg

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 0% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
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% 3% 167% 43% 187% 43% 65% 54% 0.5% 3% 57%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +66.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.43µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 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 +442.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1400%
Contains more OtherOther +423.9%
~equal in Water ~62.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 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 +413.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +320.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 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 FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2150%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +650%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Canadian bacon DV% diff.
Selenium 22µg 50.4µg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.669mg 51%
Sodium 335mg 993mg 29%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 9.988mg 27%
Potassium 255mg 999mg 22%
Cholesterol 127mg 67mg 20%
Fats 15.08g 2.78g 19%
Saturated fat 3.927g 1.039g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 1.255g 13%
Phosphorus 218mg 309mg 13%
Protein 22.51g 28.31g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.72mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.485g 10%
Choline 62.9mg 104.8mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.28mg 7%
Iron 0.95mg 0.56mg 5%
Calories 226kcal 146kcal 4%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.185mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.43µg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Copper 0.077mg 0.063mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Calcium 16mg 7mg 1%
Folate 8µg 4µg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 27mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Carbs 0.12g 1.8g 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 1.8g N/A
Sugar 0.12g 1.2g N/A
Zinc 1.78mg 1.73mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.41mg 0%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.016mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.332mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 1.226mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 1.32mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 2.294mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 2.479mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.764mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 1.158mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 1.41mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 1.134mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken 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
26%
Barbecue chicken
49%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.888g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 658mg)
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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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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