Bear meat vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Bear meat and Canadian bacon
- Bear meat is higher in Iron, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, yet Canadian bacon is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
- Bear meat covers your daily Iron needs 127% more than Canadian bacon.
- Bear meat contains 6 times more Zinc than Canadian bacon. While Bear meat contains 10.27mg of Zinc, Canadian bacon contains only 1.73mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Bear meat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +1816.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +134.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +493.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +279.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350% |
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 EVitamin E | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +343.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +474.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +569% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +198.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
32.42 g
Fats:
13.39 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.55 g
Other:
0.64 g
Protein:
28.31 g
Fats:
2.78 g
Carbs:
1.8 g
Water:
62.5 g
Other:
4.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +381.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +620.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.4 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 | +351% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +394.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -70.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 259kcal | 146kcal |
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| Protein | 32.42g | 28.31g |
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| Fats | 13.39g | 2.78g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.8g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.8g |
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| Cholesterol | 98mg | 67mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 9IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 263mg | 999mg |
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| Iron | 10.73mg | 0.56mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.2g |
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| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.063mg |
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| Zinc | 10.27mg | 1.73mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 309mg |
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| Sodium | 71mg | 993mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 11.2µg | 50.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.669mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.82mg | 0.185mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.35mg | 9.988mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.72mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.47µg | 0.43µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 4µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.008g |
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| Choline | 122.3mg | 104.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.54g | 1.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.66g | 1.255g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.4g | 0.485g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.332mg |
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| Threonine | 1.226mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.32mg |
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| Leucine | 2.294mg |
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| Lysine | 2.479mg |
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| Methionine | 0.764mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg |
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| Valine | 1.41mg |
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| Histidine | 1.134mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.037g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.034g | 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 | 0.014g |
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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
57%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
92%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.501g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bear meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bear meat contains less Sodium (difference - 922mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.