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Brotwurst vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brotwurst and Canadian bacon

  • Brotwurst has more Vitamin B12, and Iron, however, Canadian bacon is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Brotwurst covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 68% more than Canadian bacon.
  • Brotwurst has 10 times more Saturated Fat than Canadian bacon. While Brotwurst has 9.93g of Saturated Fat, Canadian bacon has only 1.039g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Brotwurst, pork, beef, link 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.
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
5
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5
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Calcium +585.7%
Contains more Iron +83.9%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Copper +27%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.6%
Contains more Potassium +255.5%
Contains less Sodium -10.7%
Contains more Selenium +196.5%
Brotwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 39% 12% 58% 25% 146% 58% 27% 6% 93%
Canadian bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Contains more Calcium +585.7%
Contains more Iron +83.9%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Copper +27%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.6%
Contains more Potassium +255.5%
Contains less Sodium -10.7%
Contains more Selenium +196.5%

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.
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
4
:
6
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +376.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +202.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Brotwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 9% 0% 63% 54% 62% 4% 30% 4% 257% 0%
Canadian bacon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 9% 6% 0% 168% 43% 188% 44% 65% 3% 54% 1%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +376.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +202.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
2
:
3
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +65.6%
Contains more Protein +98%
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Other +27.3%
Brotwurst
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
Canadian bacon
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 Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +65.6%
Contains more Protein +98%
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Other +27.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
2
:
1
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +962.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +483.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
Brotwurst
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.83 g
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +962.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +483.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Canadian bacon Opinion
Net carbs 2.98g 1.8g Brotwurst
Protein 14.3g 28.31g Canadian bacon
Fats 27.8g 2.78g Brotwurst
Carbs 2.98g 1.8g Brotwurst
Calories 323kcal 146kcal Brotwurst
Sugar 2.98g 1.2g Canadian bacon
Calcium 48mg 7mg Brotwurst
Iron 1.03mg 0.56mg Brotwurst
Magnesium 16mg 27mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 134mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 281mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 1112mg 993mg Canadian bacon
Zinc 2.1mg 1.73mg Brotwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.063mg Brotwurst
Manganese 0.04mg 0.016mg Brotwurst
Selenium 17µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 11IU 9IU Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.2µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.185mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.72mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.28mg Canadian bacon
Folate 5µg 4µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 0.43µg Brotwurst
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 0.6mg 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 0.61mg 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 1.08mg 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 1.14mg 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.37mg 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 0.68mg 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 0.44mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 63mg 67mg Brotwurst
Trans Fat 0.008g Brotwurst
Saturated Fat 9.93g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 13.34g 1.255g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 0.485g Brotwurst
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Canadian bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Canadian bacon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
40%
Brotwurst
48%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.891g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.