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Canadian bacon vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Canadian bacon and beef ribs

  • Canadian bacon is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, potassium, and phosphorus, yet beef ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef ribs is 79% higher.
  • Canadian bacon contains 16 times more sodium than beef ribs. Canadian bacon contains 993mg of sodium, while beef ribs contain 64mg.

Food types used in this article are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +244.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +137.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +316.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +232.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%

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% 3% 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% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +855.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +174.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +441.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.19mg

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% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +35.6%
Contains more OtherOther +655.7%
Contains more FatsFats +996.8%

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
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +939%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116.5%

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 Beef ribs
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Beef ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 2.33µg 79%
Selenium 50.4µg 21.2µg 53%
Saturated fat 1.039g 12.29g 51%
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.07mg 50%
Fats 2.78g 30.49g 43%
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 3.64mg 40%
Sodium 993mg 64mg 40%
Zinc 1.73mg 5.76mg 37%
Monounsaturated fat 1.255g 13.04g 29%
Iron 0.56mg 2.33mg 22%
Potassium 999mg 290mg 21%
Phosphorus 309mg 172mg 20%
Choline 104.8mg 19%
Protein 28.31g 22.8g 11%
Calories 146kcal 372kcal 11%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.37mg 7%
Cholesterol 67mg 85mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 1.05g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.23mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 3%
Copper 0.063mg 0.088mg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Folate 4µg 7µg 1%
Carbs 1.8g 0g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 1.8g 0g N/A
Calcium 7mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 1.2g N/A
Manganese 0.016mg 0.013mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.19mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.255mg 0%
Threonine 1.226mg 0.996mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 1.025mg 0%
Leucine 2.294mg 1.802mg 0%
Lysine 2.479mg 1.897mg 0%
Methionine 0.764mg 0.584mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.89mg 0%
Valine 1.41mg 1.109mg 0%
Histidine 1.134mg 0.781mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Canadian bacon Beef ribs
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
39%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.251g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 929mg)
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.

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. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.