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

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Differences between Canadian bacon and caribou meat

  • Canadian bacon has more selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, while caribou meat has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, zinc, and copper.
  • Caribou meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 259% higher.
  • Caribou meat contains 17 times less sodium than Canadian bacon. Canadian bacon contains 993mg of sodium, while caribou meat contains 60mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Game meat, caribou, 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% 6.6% 27% 231% 88% 143% 100% 7.8% 11% 74%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +222.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +270.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +214.3%
Contains more IronIron +1001.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +317.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +204%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +443.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg

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 10% 0% 8% 0% 63% 208% 109% 161% 74% 830% 3.5% 3.8% 67%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +386.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +272.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1444.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +17%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.4mg

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
30% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 29.77 g
Fats: 4.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.43 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +36.4%
Contains more FatsFats +59%
~equal in Protein ~29.77g
~equal in Water ~62.43g

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
47% 36% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.7 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.62 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~1.33g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Caribou meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 6.64µg 259%
Iron 0.56mg 6.17mg 70%
Selenium 50.4µg 13.6µg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.9mg 55%
Sodium 993mg 60mg 41%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 2.68mg 39%
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.25mg 35%
Zinc 1.73mg 5.26mg 32%
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 5.79mg 26%
Copper 0.063mg 0.263mg 22%
Potassium 999mg 310mg 20%
Cholesterol 67mg 109mg 14%
Phosphorus 309mg 233mg 11%
Fats 2.78g 4.42g 3%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.087mg 3%
Protein 28.31g 29.77g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.32mg 3%
Saturated fat 1.039g 1.7g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Choline 104.8mg 122.6mg 3%
Calcium 7mg 22mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.4µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 0.62g 1%
Calories 146kcal 167kcal 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 1.8g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.8g 0g N/A
Magnesium 27mg 27mg 0%
Sugar 1.2g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.4mg 0%
Folate 4µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 1.255g 1.33g 0%
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.458mg 0%
Threonine 1.226mg 1.273mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 1.347mg 0%
Leucine 2.294mg 2.457mg 0%
Lysine 2.479mg 2.697mg 0%
Methionine 0.764mg 0.665mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 1.324mg 0%
Valine 1.41mg 1.399mg 0%
Histidine 1.134mg 1.179mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.03g 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 Caribou 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
118%
Caribou meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
71%
Caribou meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 933mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.661g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.

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. Caribou meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173854/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.