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Canadian bacon vs. Bison meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Canadian bacon and bison meat

  • Canadian bacon is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, selenium, potassium, and phosphorus, yet bison meat is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Bison meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 101% more than Canadian bacon.
  • Canadian bacon contains 17 times more sodium than bison meat. While Canadian bacon contains 993mg of sodium, bison meat contains only 57mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Game meat, bison, separable lean only, 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 19% 2.4% 32% 128% 36% 100% 90% 7.4% 1% 194%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +176.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +510.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg

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% 7.2% 0% 25% 62% 70% 0% 92% 358% 3.3% 6% 63%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +569%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +565.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +550%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~114.8mg

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
28% 2% 67% 3%
Protein: 28.44 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.54 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +14.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +77.3%
~equal in Protein ~28.44g
~equal in Water ~66.54g

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
43% 45% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.91 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.24 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +102.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12.4%

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 Bison meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Bison meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 2.86µg 101%
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.1mg 47%
Sodium 993mg 57mg 41%
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 3.71mg 39%
Iron 0.56mg 3.42mg 36%
Selenium 50.4µg 35.5µg 27%
Potassium 999mg 361mg 19%
Zinc 1.73mg 3.68mg 18%
Phosphorus 309mg 209mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.4mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.27mg 7%
Cholesterol 67mg 82mg 5%
Copper 0.063mg 0.107mg 5%
Choline 104.8mg 114.8mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 0.24g 2%
Saturated fat 1.039g 0.91g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.255g 0.95g 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU 1%
Folate 4µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.3µg 1%
Carbs 1.8g 0g 1%
Fats 2.78g 2.42g 1%
Calories 146kcal 143kcal 0%
Protein 28.31g 28.44g 0%
Net carbs 1.8g 0g N/A
Magnesium 27mg 26mg 0%
Calcium 7mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 1.2g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.36mg 0%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.008mg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0%
Threonine 1.226mg 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 1.198mg 0%
Leucine 2.294mg 2.21mg 0%
Lysine 2.479mg 2.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.764mg 0.674mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 1.065mg 0%
Valine 1.41mg 1.287mg 0%
Histidine 1.134mg 0.754mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Canadian bacon Bison meat
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
53%
Bison meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
61%
Bison meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 936mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.129g)
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. Bison meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173852/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.