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Canadian bacon vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Canadian bacon and Fajita

  • Canadian bacon has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Choline, while Fajita has more Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Canadian bacon's daily need coverage for Selenium is 61% higher.
  • Fajita contains 7 times less Vitamin B1 than Canadian bacon. Canadian bacon contains 0.669mg of Vitamin B1, while Fajita contains 0.1mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fajita is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen.

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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%
Fajita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.9% 25% 37% 10% 37% 119% 104% 8.6% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +251.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +110%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +201.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.7%
Contains more IronIron +76.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +312.5%

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%
Fajita
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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% 4.4% 0% 25% 49% 90% 44% 89% 68% 0.5% 3% 37%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +569%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109%
Contains more CholineCholine +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.726mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.2µg
~equal in Folate ~4µg

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
Fajita
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19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.5%
Contains more OtherOther +60.1%
Contains more FatsFats +106.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.9%
Contains more WaterWater +13%

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
Fajita
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32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.089 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +85.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +124.5%

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 Fajita
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Fajita Opinion
Calories 146kcal 135kcal Canadian bacon
Protein 28.31g 18.56g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 5.73g Fajita
Net carbs 1.8g 2.23g Fajita
Carbs 1.8g 2.23g Fajita
Cholesterol 67mg 88mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU Canadian bacon
Magnesium 27mg 22mg Canadian bacon
Calcium 7mg 13mg Fajita
Potassium 999mg 284mg Canadian bacon
Iron 0.56mg 0.99mg Fajita
Sugar 1.2g 0g Fajita
Copper 0.063mg 0.03mg Canadian bacon
Zinc 1.73mg 1.37mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 309mg 277mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 799mg Fajita
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.22mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.016mg 0.066mg Fajita
Selenium 50.4µg 16.7µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.1mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.213mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 4.779mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.387mg Fajita
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.54µg Fajita
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.2µg
Folate 4µg 4µg
Trans Fat 0.008g Fajita
Choline 104.8mg 67.8mg Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 1.039g 1.596g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 2.333g Fajita
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 1.089g Fajita
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.2mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 0.452mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.813mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg 1.56mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 1.857mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.552mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.763mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 0.847mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.68mg Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.007g Fajita
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.01g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Canadian bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Canadian bacon Fajita
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
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.557g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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

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.