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Canadian bacon vs. Leberkäse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Canadian bacon and Leberkäse different?

  • Canadian bacon is richer in Vitamin B1, and Selenium, while Leberkäse is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
  • Leberkäse covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 1005% more than Canadian bacon.
  • Canadian bacon contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Leberkäse. Canadian bacon contains 0.669mg of Vitamin B1, while Leberkäse contains 0.212mg.
  • Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol.

Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Liver cheese, pork types were used in this article.

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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 8.6% 2.4% 20% 406% 128% 101% 89% 160% 26% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +342%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +1833.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +507.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1150%

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 10% 1049% 0% 0% 53% 514% 221% 212% 108% 3069% 0% 78% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +215.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +391.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5609.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2500%

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
15% 26% 2% 54% 4%
Protein: 15.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 2.1 g
Water: 53.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.3%
Contains more WaterWater +16.6%
Contains more OtherOther +31.7%
Contains more FatsFats +820.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.7%

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
36% 50% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.42 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +876.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +605.2%

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 Leberkäse
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Leberkäse Opinion
Calories 146kcal 304kcal Leberkäse
Protein 28.31g 15.2g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 25.6g Leberkäse
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Leberkäse
Net carbs 1.8g 2.1g Leberkäse
Carbs 1.8g 2.1g Leberkäse
Cholesterol 67mg 174mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU Canadian bacon
Magnesium 27mg 12mg Canadian bacon
Calcium 7mg 8mg Leberkäse
Potassium 999mg 226mg Canadian bacon
Iron 0.56mg 10.83mg Leberkäse
Sugar 1.2g Leberkäse
Copper 0.063mg 0.383mg Leberkäse
Zinc 1.73mg 3.7mg Leberkäse
Phosphorus 309mg 207mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 1225mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin A 0IU 17490IU Leberkäse
Vitamin A 0µg 5252µg Leberkäse
Vitamin E 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.016mg 0.2mg Leberkäse
Selenium 50.4µg 36.5µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.212mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 2.227mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 11.768mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 3.536mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.47mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 24.55µg Leberkäse
Vitamin K 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Folate 4µg 104µg Leberkäse
Trans Fat 0.008g Leberkäse
Choline 104.8mg Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 1.039g 8.96g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 12.26g Leberkäse
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 3.42g Leberkäse
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.206mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 0.651mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.631mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg 1.331mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 1.178mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.342mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.716mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 0.806mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.393mg 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 Leberkäse
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
409%
Leberkäse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
114%
Leberkäse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leberkäse
Leberkäse is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 107mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.921g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Leberkäse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173869/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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