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Canadian bacon vs. Grouse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between canadian bacon and grouse

  • Canadian bacon has more vitamin B1, potassium, phosphorus, and zinc, while grouse has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Grouse's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 103% higher.
  • Grouse contains 20 times less Sodium than canadian bacon. Canadian bacon contains 993mg of Sodium, while grouse contains 50mg.
  • The amount of sodium in grouse is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, raw.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +221.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +239.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
~equal in Iron ~0.58mg
~equal in Copper ~0.058mg
~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%
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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% 0.96% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1492.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +78%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +355.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +574.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
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26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 g
Contains more FatsFats +215.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1744%
Contains more WaterWater +16.7%
~equal in Protein ~25.94g

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
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43% 14% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2888.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +267.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Grouse Opinion
Calories 146kcal 112kcal Canadian bacon
Protein 28.31g 25.94g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 0.88g Canadian bacon
Net carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 40mg Grouse
Vitamin D 9IU Canadian bacon
Magnesium 27mg 32mg Grouse
Calcium 7mg 5mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 999mg 311mg Canadian bacon
Iron 0.56mg 0.58mg Grouse
Sugar 1.2g 0g Grouse
Copper 0.063mg 0.058mg Canadian bacon
Zinc 1.73mg 0.51mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 309mg 229mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 50mg Grouse
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Grouse
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg Grouse
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.73mg Grouse
Vitamin D 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.016mg 0.016mg
Selenium 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.042mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.28mg Grouse
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 11.6mg Grouse
Vitamin B5 0.72mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 1.275mg Grouse
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 2.9µg Grouse
Vitamin K 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Folate 4µg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g 0g Grouse
Choline 104.8mg Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 1.039g 0.13g Grouse
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 0.042g Canadian bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 0.132g Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Grouse
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.009g Grouse
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.008g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.008g Grouse
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g 0.071g Canadian bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Canadian bacon Grouse
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
74%
Grouse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
21%
Grouse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouse
Grouse contains less Sodium (difference - 943mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.909g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/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.