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Canadian bacon vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Canadian bacon and Ground chicken

  • Canadian bacon has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Potassium, while Ground chicken has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Canadian bacon's daily need coverage for Selenium is 66% higher.
  • Ground chicken contains 13 times less Sodium than Canadian bacon. Canadian bacon contains 993mg of Sodium, while Ground chicken contains 75mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned.

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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 20% 2.4% 60% 35% 21% 52% 100% 9.8% 2.1% 78%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +252.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +66.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +11%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg
~equal in Copper ~0.062mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.016mg

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% 7.8% 0% 30% 70% 133% 80% 124% 64% 5.3% 1.5% 32%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +452.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +950%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.39mg

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
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +423.9%
Contains more FatsFats +292.8%
~equal in Water ~64.92g

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
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.08 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +288.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +328.9%

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 Ground chicken
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 Ground chicken Opinion
Calories 146kcal 189kcal Ground chicken
Protein 28.31g 23.28g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 10.92g Ground chicken
Net carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 107mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU Canadian bacon
Magnesium 27mg 28mg Ground chicken
Calcium 7mg 8mg Ground chicken
Potassium 999mg 677mg Canadian bacon
Iron 0.56mg 0.93mg Ground chicken
Sugar 1.2g 0g Ground chicken
Copper 0.063mg 0.062mg Canadian bacon
Zinc 1.73mg 1.92mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 309mg 234mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 75mg Ground chicken
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.39mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.016mg 0.016mg
Selenium 50.4µg 14.3µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.121mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.302mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 7.107mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 1.327mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.538mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.51µg Ground chicken
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.1µg Ground chicken
Folate 4µg 2µg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g 0.087g Canadian bacon
Choline 104.8mg 59mg Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 1.039g 3.11g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 4.879g Ground chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 2.08g Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.196mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 0.97mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 1.06mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg 1.816mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 2.014mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.596mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.912mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 1.102mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.706mg Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.031g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.081g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.016g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g 1.787g Ground chicken

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Canadian bacon Ground chicken
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
42%
Ground chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
38%
Ground chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 918mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.071g)
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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.