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Canadian bacon vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Canadian bacon and Barbecue chicken different?

  • Canadian bacon has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Choline than Barbecue chicken.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Canadian bacon is 52% higher.
  • Canadian bacon contains 12 times more Vitamin B1 than Barbecue chicken. While Canadian bacon contains 0.669mg of Vitamin B1, Barbecue chicken contains only 0.055mg.
  • Barbecue chicken has less Sodium.

Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin are the varieties 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 19% 2.1% 88% 21% 21% 47% 132% 130% 2.1% 275%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +291.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +220%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +129.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more IronIron +69.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.3%
~equal in Zinc ~1.78mg

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% 8.2% 6% 167% 43% 187% 43% 65% 54% 0.5% 3% 57%
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% 4% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +66.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.47µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1400%
Contains more OtherOther +423.9%
Contains more FatsFats +442.4%
~equal in Water ~61.41g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.485 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +413.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +320.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2150%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +650%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~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 Barbecue chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Barbecue chicken Opinion
Calories 146kcal 226kcal Barbecue chicken
Protein 28.31g 22.51g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 15.08g Barbecue chicken
Net carbs 1.8g 0.12g Canadian bacon
Carbs 1.8g 0.12g Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 127mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU Canadian bacon
Magnesium 27mg 21mg Canadian bacon
Calcium 7mg 16mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 999mg 255mg Canadian bacon
Iron 0.56mg 0.95mg Barbecue chicken
Sugar 1.2g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.063mg 0.077mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 1.73mg 1.78mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 309mg 218mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 335mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.016mg 0.005mg Canadian bacon
Selenium 50.4µg 22µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.055mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.227mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 5.732mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.152mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.191mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.47µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Canadian bacon
Folate 4µg 8µg Barbecue chicken
Trans Fat 0.008g 0.078g Canadian bacon
Choline 104.8mg 62.9mg Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 1.039g 3.927g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 6.446g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.173mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 0.657mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.853mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg 1.549mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 1.75mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.565mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.69mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 0.935mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.592mg Canadian bacon
Fructose 0g 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g 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 0.011g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Canadian bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Canadian bacon Barbecue chicken
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
49%
Canadian bacon
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.888g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 658mg)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168383/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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