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

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How are canadian bacon unprepared and pork spare ribs different?

  • Canadian bacon unprepared is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and potassium, while pork spare ribs are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin D, and zinc.
  • Pork spare ribs cover your daily need for saturated Fat 33% more than canadian bacon unprepared.
  • Canadian bacon unprepared contains 9 times more Sodium than pork spare ribs. Canadian bacon unprepared contains 751mg of Sodium, while pork spare ribs contain 81mg.
  • Pork spare ribs are lower in sodium.

Canadian bacon, unprepared and Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw types were used in this article.

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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 11% 4.5% 21% 34% 27% 68% 60% 11% 1.3% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +182.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more IronIron +106.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +103.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.2%

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% 0% 7.4% 69% 80% 58% 87% 38% 132% 48% 0% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.625mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.38µg
~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
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +21.1%
Contains more OtherOther +145.7%
Contains more FatsFats +793.1%

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
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.953 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +683.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +746.5%

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 spare ribs
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon unprepared Pork spare ribs Opinion
Calories 110kcal 277kcal Pork spare ribs
Protein 20.31g 15.47g Canadian bacon unprepared
Fats 2.62g 23.4g Pork spare ribs
Net carbs 1.34g 0g Canadian bacon unprepared
Carbs 1.34g 0g Canadian bacon unprepared
Cholesterol 48mg 80mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin D 6IU 91IU Pork spare ribs
Magnesium 20mg 16mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Calcium 6mg 15mg Pork spare ribs
Potassium 683mg 242mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Iron 0.44mg 0.91mg Pork spare ribs
Sugar 0.9g 0g Pork spare ribs
Copper 0.053mg 0.08mg Pork spare ribs
Zinc 1.23mg 2.5mg Pork spare ribs
Phosphorus 240mg 141mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Sodium 751mg 81mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.37mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 0.1µg 2.3µg Pork spare ribs
Manganese 0.015mg 0.01mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Selenium 37.1µg 22µg Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin B1 0.511mg 0.319mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.251mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B3 7.227mg 4.662mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin B5 0.61mg 0.625mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B6 0.241mg 0.574mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0.38µg Pork spare ribs
Folate 4µg 0µg Canadian bacon unprepared
Trans Fat 0.007g 0.222g Canadian bacon unprepared
Choline 76.1mg 59.7mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Saturated Fat 0.9g 7.529g Canadian bacon unprepared
Monounsaturated Fat 1.09g 8.542g Pork spare ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.467g 3.953g Pork spare ribs
Tryptophan 0.241mg 0.163mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Threonine 0.89mg 0.695mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Isoleucine 0.958mg 0.761mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Leucine 1.666mg 1.318mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Lysine 1.8mg 1.435mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Methionine 0.555mg 0.426mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Phenylalanine 0.841mg 0.65mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Valine 1.024mg 0.809mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Histidine 0.823mg 0.668mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Canadian bacon unprepared
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Canadian bacon unprepared
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g 0.081g Pork spare ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Canadian bacon unprepared
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Canadian bacon unprepared
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Canadian bacon unprepared
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0.079g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.366g 3.146g Pork spare ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Canadian bacon unprepared Pork spare ribs
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
42%
Pork spare ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Canadian bacon unprepared
36%
Pork spare ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 670mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.629g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Canadian bacon unprepared - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167869/nutrients
  2. Pork spare ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167853/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.