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

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The main differences between Beef sirloin and Canadian bacon

  • Beef sirloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Iron, yet Canadian bacon is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Canadian bacon is 48% higher.
  • Beef sirloin contains 3 times more Iron than Canadian bacon. Beef sirloin contains 1.92mg of Iron, while Canadian bacon contains 0.56mg.
  • Beef sirloin contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
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 +214.3%
Contains more IronIron +242.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +229.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg

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% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +241.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +660.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.41mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 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 +80.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +681.4%
~equal in Protein ~28.31g
~equal in Water ~62.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 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 +59.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +162.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef sirloin 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 Beef sirloin Canadian bacon Opinion
Calories 177kcal 146kcal Beef sirloin
Protein 30.8g 28.31g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 2.78g Beef sirloin
Net carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 81mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU Canadian bacon
Magnesium 27mg 27mg
Calcium 22mg 7mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Iron 1.92mg 0.56mg Beef sirloin
Sugar 0g 1.2g Beef sirloin
Copper 0.085mg 0.063mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 5.7mg 1.73mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 66mg 993mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.011mg 0.016mg Canadian bacon
Selenium 38.9µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.185mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.72mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.28mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.43µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.2µg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 4µg Beef sirloin
Trans Fat 0.008g Beef sirloin
Choline 117.3mg 104.8mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 1.255g Beef sirloin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 0.485g Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.23mg 1.226mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg 1.32mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg 2.294mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 2.479mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.764mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 1.158mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg 1.41mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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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Beef sirloin 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
53%
Beef sirloin
49%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.876g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 927mg)
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. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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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