Canadian bacon vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Canadian bacon and braunschweiger
- Canadian bacon has more vitamin B1 and potassium; however, braunschweiger has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and choline.
- Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 819% more.
- Canadian bacon has 5 times more potassium than braunschweiger. Canadian bacon has 999mg of potassium, while braunschweiger has 199mg.
- Canadian bacon is lower in cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +145.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +402% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +281% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +868.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +168.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +724.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +369.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +4572.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1000% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +144.2% |
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:
14.5 g
Fats:
28.5 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
3.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +95.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +925.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +72.2% |
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
9.307 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.193 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +914.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +558.4% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 20.09µg | 819% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4220µg | 469% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 11.2mg | 133% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 1.525mg | 103% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.72mg | 3.38mg | 53% |
| Fats | 2.78g | 28.5g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 180mg | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 1.039g | 9.307g | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.669mg | 0.249mg | 35% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.255g | 12.731g | 29% |
| Protein | 28.31g | 14.5g | 28% |
| Choline | 104.8mg | 255.9mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 999mg | 199mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 309mg | 168mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.24mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.485g | 3.193g | 18% |
| Selenium | 50.4µg | 58µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.988mg | 8.368mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.73mg | 2.81mg | 10% |
| Folate | 4µg | 44µg | 10% |
| Calories | 146kcal | 327kcal | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.155mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1.2µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 9IU | 48IU | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.28mg | 0.33mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 993mg | 977mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.8g | 3.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.8g | 3.1g | N/A |
| Calcium | 7mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.332mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.226mg | 0.534mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 0.484mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.294mg | 1.032mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.479mg | 0.909mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.764mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.41mg | 0.616mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.134mg | 0.32mg | 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
49%
382%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
114%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.268g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Braunschweiger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.