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Canadian bacon vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Canadian bacon and Brisket

  • Canadian bacon is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Phosphorus, yet Brisket is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Brisket is 70% higher.
  • Canadian bacon contains 21 times more Sodium than Brisket. Canadian bacon contains 993mg of Sodium, while Brisket contains 48mg.

Food types used in this article are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.3% 1.3% 148%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +330.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +86%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more IronIron +333.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +286.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%

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% 0% 10% 0% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 265% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1033.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +393%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +800%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.171mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.282mg
~equal in Choline ~109.8mg

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
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1546.4%
Contains more FatsFats +562.6%
~equal in Protein ~28.82g

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +532.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.4%

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 Brisket
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Brisket Opinion
Calories 146kcal 289kcal Brisket
Protein 28.31g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 2.78g 18.42g Brisket
Net carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 106mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU Canadian bacon
Magnesium 27mg 19mg Canadian bacon
Calcium 7mg 16mg Brisket
Potassium 999mg 232mg Canadian bacon
Iron 0.56mg 2.43mg Brisket
Sugar 1.2g 0g Brisket
Copper 0.063mg 0.1mg Brisket
Zinc 1.73mg 6.69mg Brisket
Phosphorus 309mg 175mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 48mg Brisket
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin D 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.016mg 0.01mg Canadian bacon
Selenium 50.4µg 27.1µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.059mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.171mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 4.087mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.568mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.282mg Brisket
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 2.12µg Brisket
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.8µg Brisket
Folate 4µg 9µg Brisket
Trans Fat 0.008g Brisket
Choline 104.8mg 109.8mg Brisket
Saturated Fat 1.039g 7.305g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 7.934g Brisket
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 0.681g Brisket
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.181mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 1.101mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 1.253mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg 2.192mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 2.328mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.717mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 1.088mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 1.367mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.879mg Canadian bacon
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 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 Brisket
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
44%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.266g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 945mg)
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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.