Canadian bacon vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Canadian bacon and foie gras
- Canadian bacon has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, potassium, and vitamin B6; however, foie gras is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, and copper.
- Foie gras covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 374% more than Canadian bacon.
- Foie gras has 8 times less vitamin B1 than Canadian bacon. Canadian bacon has 0.669mg of vitamin B1, while foie gras has 0.088mg.
- Canadian bacon contains less cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +623.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +88% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +900% |
Contains more IronIron | +882.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +534.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +650% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +660.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +297.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +366.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2086% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1400% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 9.4µg | 374% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 1001µg | 111% |
Fats | 2.78g | 43.84g | 63% |
Iron | 0.56mg | 5.5mg | 62% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.255g | 25.61g | 61% |
Saturated fat | 1.039g | 14.45g | 61% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.669mg | 0.088mg | 48% |
Vitamin B3 | 9.988mg | 2.51mg | 47% |
Copper | 0.063mg | 0.4mg | 37% |
Protein | 28.31g | 11.4g | 34% |
Cholesterol | 67mg | 150mg | 28% |
Potassium | 999mg | 138mg | 25% |
Choline | 104.8mg | 19% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.28mg | 0.06mg | 17% |
Calories | 146kcal | 462kcal | 16% |
Phosphorus | 309mg | 200mg | 16% |
Folate | 4µg | 60µg | 14% |
Sodium | 993mg | 697mg | 13% |
Selenium | 50.4µg | 44µg | 12% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.72mg | 1.2mg | 10% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.299mg | 9% |
Zinc | 1.73mg | 0.92mg | 7% |
Calcium | 7mg | 70mg | 6% |
Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 3% | |
Magnesium | 27mg | 13mg | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.485g | 0.84g | 2% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 9IU | 1% | |
Carbs | 1.8g | 4.67g | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 1.8g | 4.67g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.2g | N/A | |
Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.332mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.226mg | 0.507mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.294mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.479mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.764mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.41mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
Histidine | 1.134mg | 0.303mg | 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 |
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:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
Other:
3.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +148.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +68.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +51.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1477% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +159.4% |
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
14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.84 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1940.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +73.2% |