Canadian bacon vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Canadian bacon and lamb
- Canadian bacon has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, potassium, and phosphorus; however, lamb is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
- Lamb covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 88% more than Canadian bacon.
- Lamb has 14 times less sodium than Canadian bacon. Canadian bacon has 993mg of sodium, while lamb has 72mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.
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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 | +17.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +222.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +90.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +142.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +235.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +157.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +192.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +569% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +115.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +493% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
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:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +462.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +653.2% |
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
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +602.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +211.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 2.55µg | 88% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.669mg | 0.1mg | 47% |
| Selenium | 50.4µg | 26.4µg | 44% |
| Sodium | 993mg | 72mg | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 1.039g | 8.83g | 35% |
| Fats | 2.78g | 20.94g | 28% |
| Zinc | 1.73mg | 4.46mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.988mg | 6.66mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 999mg | 310mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.255g | 8.82g | 19% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 1.88mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 309mg | 188mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.28mg | 0.13mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 97mg | 10% |
| Protein | 28.31g | 24.52g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.485g | 1.51g | 7% |
| Calories | 146kcal | 294kcal | 7% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.119mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.25mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 4.6µg | 4% |
| Folate | 4µg | 18µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Choline | 104.8mg | 93.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.72mg | 0.66mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 9IU | 2IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.8g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.332mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.226mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 1.183mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.294mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.479mg | 2.166mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.764mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.41mg | 1.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.134mg | 0.777mg | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 921mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.791g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Canadian bacon is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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