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 for 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.
| 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.
| 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% |
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:
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% |
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Protein
~28.82g
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
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.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 2.12µg | 70% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.669mg | 0.059mg | 51% |
| Zinc | 1.73mg | 6.69mg | 45% |
| Selenium | 50.4µg | 27.1µg | 42% |
| Sodium | 993mg | 48mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.988mg | 4.087mg | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 1.039g | 7.305g | 28% |
| Fats | 2.78g | 18.42g | 24% |
| Potassium | 999mg | 232mg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 2.43mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 309mg | 175mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.255g | 7.934g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 106mg | 13% |
| Calories | 146kcal | 289kcal | 7% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.72mg | 0.568mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.8g | 0g | 1% |
| Choline | 104.8mg | 109.8mg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Protein | 28.31g | 28.82g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.485g | 0.681g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 9IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.171mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 0.51mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.28mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.332mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.226mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 1.253mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.294mg | 2.192mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.479mg | 2.328mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.764mg | 0.717mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 1.088mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.41mg | 1.367mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.134mg | 0.879mg | 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
74%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.266g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Canadian bacon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brisket is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 945mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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