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Canadian bacon vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between canadian bacon and frankfurter

  • Canadian bacon has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B2, and choline; however, frankfurter is richer in vitamin B12 and iron.
  • Canadian bacon covers your daily selenium needs 73% more than frankfurter.
  • Frankfurter has 37 times less Vitamin B1 than canadian bacon. Canadian bacon has 0.669mg of Vitamin B1, while frankfurter has 0.018mg.
  • Canadian bacon contains less saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Frankfurter, beef, unheated.

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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 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +216.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +389.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more IronIron +114.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.3%
~equal in Sodium ~992mg

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%
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% 27% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +105%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +330.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +392.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +800%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

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
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +153.7%
Contains more WaterWater +15.9%
Contains more OtherOther +42.3%
Contains more FatsFats +918%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +86.7%

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
46% 51% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +860%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.9 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.12 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.18 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +273.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Frankfurter Opinion
Calories 146kcal 316kcal Frankfurter
Protein 28.31g 11.16g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 28.3g Frankfurter
Net carbs 1.8g 3.36g Frankfurter
Carbs 1.8g 3.36g Frankfurter
Cholesterol 67mg 55mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 9IU 36IU Frankfurter
Magnesium 27mg 9mg Canadian bacon
Calcium 7mg 12mg Frankfurter
Potassium 999mg 316mg Canadian bacon
Iron 0.56mg 1.2mg Frankfurter
Sugar 1.2g 1.31g Canadian bacon
Copper 0.063mg 0.055mg Canadian bacon
Zinc 1.73mg 2.03mg Frankfurter
Phosphorus 309mg 152mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 992mg Frankfurter
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.2mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.9µg Frankfurter
Manganese 0.016mg 0.021mg Frankfurter
Selenium 50.4µg 10.3µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.018mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.043mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 2.028mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.185mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 1.38µg Frankfurter
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.8µg Frankfurter
Folate 4µg 10µg Frankfurter
Trans Fat 0.008g Frankfurter
Choline 104.8mg 48.6mg Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 1.039g 10.979g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 12.048g Frankfurter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 0.765g Frankfurter
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.121mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 0.519mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.58mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg 0.994mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 1.055mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.319mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.487mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 0.608mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.362mg Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Canadian bacon
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 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 Frankfurter
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
26%
Frankfurter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
41%
Frankfurter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.