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

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Summary of differences between Canadian bacon and chicken heart

  • Canadian bacon has more selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3; however, chicken heart is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and copper.
  • Chicken heart covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 286% more than Canadian bacon.
  • Canadian bacon has 13 times more sodium than chicken heart. While Canadian bacon has 993mg of sodium, chicken heart has only 74mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw.

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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 11% 3.6% 16% 224% 115% 180% 76% 9.7% 12% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +467.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1072.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more IronIron +964.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +449.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +280.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +456.3%

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 11% 3% 0% 0% 38% 168% 92% 154% 83% 911% 0% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +340.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +293.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +255.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1595.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1700%

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
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +82.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +153.5%
Contains more OtherOther +442.4%
Contains more FatsFats +235.6%
Contains more WaterWater +17.7%

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
34% 31% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.71 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +88.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +458.8%

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 Chicken heart
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Chicken heart DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 7.29µg 286%
Selenium 50.4µg 4.3µg 84%
Iron 0.56mg 5.96mg 68%
Zinc 1.73mg 6.59mg 44%
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.152mg 43%
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.728mg 42%
Sodium 993mg 74mg 40%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 2.559mg 37%
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 4.883mg 32%
Copper 0.063mg 0.346mg 31%
Protein 28.31g 15.55g 26%
Potassium 999mg 176mg 24%
Cholesterol 67mg 136mg 23%
Phosphorus 309mg 177mg 19%
Choline 104.8mg 19%
Folate 4µg 72µg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 2.71g 15%
Fats 2.78g 9.33g 10%
Saturated fat 1.039g 2.66g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.36mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 3%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.089mg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 15mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.255g 2.37g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Calcium 7mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Calories 146kcal 153kcal 0%
Carbs 1.8g 0.71g 0%
Net carbs 1.8g 0.71g N/A
Sugar 1.2g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.199mg 0%
Threonine 1.226mg 0.704mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.833mg 0%
Leucine 2.294mg 1.355mg 0%
Lysine 2.479mg 1.303mg 0%
Methionine 0.764mg 0.376mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.696mg 0%
Valine 1.41mg 0.88mg 0%
Histidine 1.134mg 0.408mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Canadian bacon Chicken heart
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
116%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 919mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.621g)
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.
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. Chicken heart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171458/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.