Canadian bacon vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Canadian bacon and Chicken thigh
- Canadian bacon is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet Chicken thigh is higher in Vitamin B5, Iron, and Zinc.
- Canadian bacon covers your daily Selenium needs 54% more than Chicken thigh.
- Canadian bacon contains 10 times more Sodium than Chicken thigh. While Canadian bacon contains 993mg of Sodium, Chicken thigh contains only 95mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +285.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +145.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +160.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +68.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +660.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0.2µg
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:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +347.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +270.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~28.18g
~equal in
Water
~59.31g
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
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -62.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +204.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +401% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 146kcal | 218kcal |
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| Protein | 28.31g | 28.18g |
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| Fats | 2.78g | 10.3g |
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| Net carbs | 1.8g | 1.18g |
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| Carbs | 1.8g | 1.18g |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 102mg |
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| Vitamin D | 9IU | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 999mg | 259mg |
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| Iron | 0.56mg | 1.46mg |
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| Sugar | 1.2g |
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| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.09mg |
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| Zinc | 1.73mg | 2.79mg |
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| Phosphorus | 309mg | 199mg |
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| Sodium | 993mg | 95mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 70IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 50.4µg | 20.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.669mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.255mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.988mg | 7.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.72mg | 1.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.28mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 9µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.008g |
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| Choline | 104.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.039g | 2.78g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.255g | 3.82g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.485g | 2.43g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.332mg | 0.329mg |
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| Threonine | 1.226mg | 1.188mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 1.486mg |
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| Leucine | 2.294mg | 2.115mg |
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| Lysine | 2.479mg | 2.384mg |
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| Methionine | 0.764mg | 0.778mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 1.121mg |
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| Valine | 1.41mg | 1.397mg |
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| Histidine | 1.134mg | 0.874mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 898mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.741g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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