Canadian bacon vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Canadian bacon and beef sirloin
- Canadian bacon is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, yet beef sirloin is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for Canadian bacon is 48% higher.
- Canadian bacon contains 15 times more sodium than beef sirloin. Canadian bacon contains 993mg of sodium, while beef sirloin contains 66mg.
Food types used in this article are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +143.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +214.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +242.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +229.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +660.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +143.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +241.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.31 g
Fats:
2.78 g
Carbs:
1.8 g
Water:
62.5 g
Other:
4.61 g
Protein:
30.8 g
Fats:
5.03 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.58 g
Other:
0.59 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +681.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +80.9% |
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Protein
~30.8g
~equal in
Water
~63.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.485 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.915 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.185 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +162.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +59.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.669mg | 0.088mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 1.47µg | 43% |
| Sodium | 993mg | 66mg | 40% |
| Zinc | 1.73mg | 5.7mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.28mg | 0.681mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 50.4µg | 38.9µg | 21% |
| Potassium | 999mg | 410mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 1.92mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 309mg | 253mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.988mg | 9.001mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 81mg | 5% |
| Protein | 28.31g | 30.8g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.039g | 1.915g | 4% |
| Fats | 2.78g | 5.03g | 3% |
| Choline | 104.8mg | 117.3mg | 2% |
| Folate | 4µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.255g | 2.006g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.485g | 0.185g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.72mg | 0.607mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.163mg | 2% |
| Calories | 146kcal | 177kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.085mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 9IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.8g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.332mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.226mg | 1.23mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 1.401mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.294mg | 2.45mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.479mg | 2.603mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.764mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.41mg | 1.528mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.134mg | 0.983mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.876g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sirloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 927mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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