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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.
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +244.9%
Contains more Copper +26.2%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +84.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.41
Equal in Zinc - 1.18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 15% 103% 61% 98% 34% 18% 2% 203%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 9% 62% 18% 87% 33% 14% 2% 110%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +244.9%
Contains more Copper +26.2%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +84.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.41
Equal in Zinc - 1.18

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.555
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 3% 0% 128% 33% 136% 37% 56% 3% 47% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 9% 12% 0% 70% 19% 76% 34% 62% 0% 63% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.555

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +60.9%
Contains more Water +63.5%
Contains more Other +56.2%
Contains more Fats +1414.9%
Equal in Carbs - 1.28
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 Protein +60.9%
Contains more Water +63.5%
Contains more Other +56.2%
Contains more Fats +1414.9%
Equal in Carbs - 1.28

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +42.9%
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 Glucose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +42.9%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 1.34g 1.28g Canadian bacon unprepared
Protein 20.31g 12.62g Canadian bacon unprepared
Fats 2.62g 39.69g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.34g 1.28g Canadian bacon unprepared
Calories 110kcal 417kcal Pork bacon
Sugar 0.9g 1g Canadian bacon unprepared
Calcium 6mg 5mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Iron 0.44mg 0.41mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Magnesium 20mg 12mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Phosphorus 240mg 144mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Potassium 683mg 198mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Sodium 751mg 662mg Pork bacon
Zinc 1.23mg 1.18mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Copper 0.053mg 0.042mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Manganese 0.015mg 0.011mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Selenium 37.1µg 20.1µg Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin A 0IU 37IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 11µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.43mg Pork bacon
Vitamin D 6IU 16IU Pork bacon
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.4µg Pork bacon
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
Folate 4µg 0µg Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0.5µg 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
Cholesterol 48mg 66mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Trans Fat 0.007g 0.133g Canadian bacon unprepared
Saturated Fat 0.9g 13.296g Canadian bacon unprepared
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.005g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.004g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.022g Pork bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.09g 17.439g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.467g 6.454g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0.246g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.366g 5.617g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g 0.234g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0.032g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0.038g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Canadian bacon unprepared Pork bacon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
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 Sugar?
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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.