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

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What are the main differences between Canadian bacon and Canadian bacon?

    We used Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried types in this comparison.

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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% 2.1% 88% 21% 21% 47% 132% 130% 2.1% 275%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
    ~equal in Calcium ~7mg
    ~equal in Potassium ~999mg
    ~equal in Iron ~0.56mg
    ~equal in Copper ~0.063mg
    ~equal in Zinc ~1.73mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~309mg
    ~equal in Sodium ~993mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~0.016mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~50.4µg

    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% 8.2% 6% 167% 43% 187% 43% 65% 54% 0.5% 3% 57%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0.41mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0.2µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.669mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.185mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B3 ~9.988mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.72mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.28mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.43µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~0.2µg
    ~equal in Folate ~4µg
    ~equal in Choline ~104.8mg

    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% 3% 2% 63% 5%
    Protein: 28.31 g
    Fats: 2.78 g
    Carbs: 1.8 g
    Water: 62.5 g
    Other: 4.61 g
    ~equal in Protein ~28.31g
    ~equal in Fats ~2.78g
    ~equal in Carbs ~1.8g
    ~equal in Water ~62.5g
    ~equal in Other ~4.61g

    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
    37% 45% 17%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.039 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.255 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.485 g
    ~equal in Saturated Fat ~1.039g
    ~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~1.255g
    ~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.485g

    Carbohydrate type comparison

    Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    75% 25%
    Starch: 0 g
    Sucrose: 0.9 g
    Glucose: 0.3 g
    Fructose: 0 g
    Lactose: 0 g
    Maltose: 0 g
    Galactose: 0 g
    75% 25%
    Starch: 0 g
    Sucrose: 0.9 g
    Glucose: 0.3 g
    Fructose: 0 g
    Lactose: 0 g
    Maltose: 0 g
    Galactose: 0 g
    ~equal in Starch ~0g
    ~equal in Sucrose ~0.9g
    ~equal in Glucose ~0.3g
    ~equal in Fructose ~0g
    ~equal in Lactose ~0g
    ~equal in Maltose ~0g
    ~equal in Galactose ~0g

    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 Canadian bacon
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in Sugar Equal
    Lower in Sodium Equal
    Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
    Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
    Lower in price Equal
    Rich in minerals Equal
    Rich in vitamins Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Canadian bacon Canadian bacon Opinion
    Calories 146kcal 146kcal
    Protein 28.31g 28.31g
    Fats 2.78g 2.78g
    Net carbs 1.8g 1.8g
    Carbs 1.8g 1.8g
    Cholesterol 67mg 67mg
    Vitamin D 9IU 9IU
    Magnesium 27mg 27mg
    Calcium 7mg 7mg
    Potassium 999mg 999mg
    Iron 0.56mg 0.56mg
    Sugar 1.2g 1.2g
    Copper 0.063mg 0.063mg
    Zinc 1.73mg 1.73mg
    Phosphorus 309mg 309mg
    Sodium 993mg 993mg
    Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.41mg
    Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg
    Manganese 0.016mg 0.016mg
    Selenium 50.4µg 50.4µg
    Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.669mg
    Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.185mg
    Vitamin B3 9.988mg 9.988mg
    Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.72mg
    Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.28mg
    Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.43µg
    Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.2µg
    Folate 4µg 4µg
    Trans Fat 0.008g 0.008g
    Choline 104.8mg 104.8mg
    Saturated Fat 1.039g 1.039g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 1.255g
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 0.485g
    Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.332mg
    Threonine 1.226mg 1.226mg
    Isoleucine 1.32mg 1.32mg
    Leucine 2.294mg 2.294mg
    Lysine 2.479mg 2.479mg
    Methionine 0.764mg 0.764mg
    Phenylalanine 1.158mg 1.158mg
    Valine 1.41mg 1.41mg
    Histidine 1.134mg 1.134mg
    Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g
    Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.011g
    Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.006g
    Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0.003g
    Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.001g
    Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.008g
    Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.014g
    Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g 0.36g

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    Canadian bacon Canadian bacon
    Low Calories diet Equal
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet Equal
    Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
    49%
    Canadian bacon
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    74%
    Canadian bacon
    74%
    Canadian bacon

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (67 mg)
    Which food contains less Sugar?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (1.2 g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (993 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (1.039 g)
    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.
    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. Canadian bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168383/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.