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Canadian bacon unprepared vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Canadian bacon unprepared and Pork bacon

  • Canadian bacon unprepared has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Choline, while Pork bacon has more Vitamin B12.
  • Pork bacon covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 62% more than Canadian bacon unprepared.
  • Canadian bacon unprepared contains 3 times more Potassium than Pork bacon. While Canadian bacon unprepared contains 683mg of Potassium, Pork bacon contains only 198mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Canadian bacon unprepared is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Canadian bacon, unprepared and Pork, cured, bacon, unprepared.

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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% 1.8% 60% 17% 18% 34% 103% 98% 2% 202%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 1.5% 17% 15% 14% 32% 62% 86% 1.4% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +244.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +84.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.9%
~equal in Iron ~0.41mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.18mg

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% 4.4% 3% 128% 33% 136% 37% 56% 46% 0% 3% 42%
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% 2.2% 8.6% 12% 69% 19% 75% 33% 61% 63% 0% 0% 26%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +35.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.555mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 3% 72% 3%
Protein: 20.31 g
Fats: 2.62 g
Carbs: 1.34 g
Water: 72.34 g
Other: 3.39 g
13% 40% 44% 2%
Protein: 12.62 g
Fats: 39.69 g
Carbs: 1.28 g
Water: 44.24 g
Other: 2.17 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.9%
Contains more WaterWater +63.5%
Contains more OtherOther +56.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1414.9%
~equal in Carbs ~1.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.09 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.467 g
36% 47% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 13.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.454 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1499.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1282%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.7 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +42.9%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon unprepared Pork bacon Opinion
Calories 110kcal 417kcal Pork bacon
Protein 20.31g 12.62g Canadian bacon unprepared
Fats 2.62g 39.69g Pork bacon
Net carbs 1.34g 1.28g Canadian bacon unprepared
Carbs 1.34g 1.28g Canadian bacon unprepared
Cholesterol 48mg 66mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin D 6IU 16IU Pork bacon
Magnesium 20mg 12mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Calcium 6mg 5mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Potassium 683mg 198mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Iron 0.44mg 0.41mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Sugar 0.9g 1g Canadian bacon unprepared
Copper 0.053mg 0.042mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Zinc 1.23mg 1.18mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Phosphorus 240mg 144mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Sodium 751mg 662mg Pork bacon
Vitamin A 0IU 37IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 11µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.43mg Pork bacon
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.4µg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.015mg 0.011mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Selenium 37.1µg 20.1µg Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin B1 0.511mg 0.276mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.081mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin B3 7.227mg 4.022mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin B5 0.61mg 0.555mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin B6 0.241mg 0.266mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0.5µg Pork bacon
Folate 4µg 0µg Canadian bacon unprepared
Trans Fat 0.007g 0.133g Canadian bacon unprepared
Choline 76.1mg 47.8mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Saturated Fat 0.9g 13.296g Canadian bacon unprepared
Monounsaturated Fat 1.09g 17.439g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.467g 6.454g Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.241mg 0.15mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Threonine 0.89mg 0.555mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Isoleucine 0.958mg 0.598mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Leucine 1.666mg 1.039mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Lysine 1.8mg 1.123mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Methionine 0.555mg 0.346mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Phenylalanine 0.841mg 0.524mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Valine 1.024mg 0.638mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Histidine 0.823mg 0.513mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.004g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.005g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g 0.234g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.022g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0.032g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0.038g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0.246g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.366g 5.617g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
37%
Canadian bacon unprepared
28%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Canadian bacon unprepared
35%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Canadian bacon unprepared - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167869/nutrients
  2. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168277/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.