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 from 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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
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% |
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Water
~62.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.04 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.04 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 226kcal | 146kcal |
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| Protein | 22.51g | 28.31g |
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| Fats | 15.08g | 2.78g |
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| Net carbs | 0.12g | 1.8g |
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| Carbs | 0.12g | 1.8g |
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| Cholesterol | 127mg | 67mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 9IU |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 255mg | 999mg |
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| Iron | 0.95mg | 0.56mg |
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| Sugar | 0.12g | 1.2g |
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.063mg |
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| Zinc | 1.78mg | 1.73mg |
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| Phosphorus | 218mg | 309mg |
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| Sodium | 335mg | 993mg |
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| Vitamin A | 67IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 20µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 22µg | 50.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.669mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.185mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.732mg | 9.988mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.152mg | 0.72mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.43µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 4µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.078g | 0.008g |
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| Choline | 62.9mg | 104.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.927g | 1.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.446g | 1.255g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.038g | 0.485g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.332mg |
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| Threonine | 0.657mg | 1.226mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 1.32mg |
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| Leucine | 1.549mg | 2.294mg |
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| Lysine | 1.75mg | 2.479mg |
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| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0.764mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 1.158mg |
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| Valine | 0.935mg | 1.41mg |
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| Histidine | 0.592mg | 1.134mg |
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| Fructose | 0.04g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.888g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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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