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Bockwurst vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bockwurst and Canadian bacon

  • Bockwurst is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin B12, yet Canadian bacon is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Canadian bacon is 71% higher.
  • Bockwurst contains 351 times more Vitamin K than Canadian bacon. Bockwurst contains 70.2µg of Vitamin K, while Canadian bacon contains 0.2µg.
  • Canadian bacon contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw 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% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
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 +485.7%
Contains more IronIron +105.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +968.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +270%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +346%
~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 11% 15% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +35000%
Contains more FolateFolate +325%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +246.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +125.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.41mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 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 +830.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.8%
Contains more WaterWater +14.7%
Contains more OtherOther +72%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 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 +946.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +380%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.01 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 GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2900%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bockwurst Canadian bacon Opinion
Calories 301kcal 146kcal Bockwurst
Protein 14.03g 28.31g Canadian bacon
Fats 25.87g 2.78g Bockwurst
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 1.95g 1.8g Bockwurst
Carbs 2.95g 1.8g Bockwurst
Cholesterol 93mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU Canadian bacon
Magnesium 26mg 27mg Canadian bacon
Calcium 41mg 7mg Bockwurst
Potassium 270mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Iron 1.15mg 0.56mg Bockwurst
Sugar 1.33g 1.2g Canadian bacon
Fiber 1g 0g Bockwurst
Copper 0.1mg 0.063mg Bockwurst
Zinc 2.07mg 1.73mg Bockwurst
Phosphorus 169mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 756mg 993mg Bockwurst
Vitamin A 256IU 0IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.171mg 0.016mg Bockwurst
Selenium 11.3µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.185mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 0.72mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.28mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 0.43µg Bockwurst
Vitamin K 70.2µg 0.2µg Bockwurst
Folate 17µg 4µg Bockwurst
Trans Fat 0.008g Bockwurst
Choline 46.4mg 104.8mg Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 10.256g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 13.138g 1.255g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 0.485g Bockwurst
Tryptophan 153mg 0.332mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.613mg 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 0.677mg 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 1.107mg 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 1.166mg 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.333mg 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 0.767mg 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 0.513mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Fructose 0.01g 0g Bockwurst
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bockwurst 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
54%
Bockwurst
49%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.217g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.