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Beef ribs vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beef ribs and Canadian bacon

  • Beef ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, yet Canadian bacon is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef ribs is 79% higher.
  • Beef ribs contain 12 times more Saturated Fat than Canadian bacon. Beef ribs contain 12.29g of Saturated Fat, while Canadian bacon contains 1.039g.

Food types used in this article are Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
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 +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +316.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +232.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +244.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +137.7%

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% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +441.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +855.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +174.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.185mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 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 +996.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +35.6%
Contains more OtherOther +655.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 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 +939%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Canadian bacon Opinion
Calories 372kcal 146kcal Beef ribs
Protein 22.8g 28.31g Canadian bacon
Fats 30.49g 2.78g Beef ribs
Net carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 85mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU Canadian bacon
Magnesium 20mg 27mg Canadian bacon
Calcium 10mg 7mg Beef ribs
Potassium 290mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Iron 2.33mg 0.56mg Beef ribs
Sugar 1.2g Beef ribs
Copper 0.088mg 0.063mg Beef ribs
Zinc 5.76mg 1.73mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 172mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 64mg 993mg Beef ribs
Vitamin E 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.013mg 0.016mg Canadian bacon
Selenium 21.2µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.185mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.72mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.28mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 0.43µg Beef ribs
Vitamin K 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Folate 7µg 4µg Beef ribs
Trans Fat 0.008g Beef ribs
Choline 104.8mg Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 12.29g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 1.255g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.485g Beef ribs
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 0.996mg 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.025mg 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 1.802mg 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 1.897mg 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.584mg 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.109mg 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 0.781mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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
Beef ribs 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
39%
Beef ribs
49%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.251g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 929mg)
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.

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. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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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