Canadian bacon vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Canadian bacon and Luncheon meat
- Canadian bacon has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Choline, however, Luncheon meat has more Vitamin B12, and Iron.
- Canadian bacon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 45% more.
- Canadian bacon has 3 times more Potassium than Luncheon meat. Canadian bacon has 999mg of Potassium, while Luncheon meat has 300mg.
- Luncheon meat is lower in Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned.
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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 | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +233% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +110% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +131.3% |
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 | +156.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +422.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +91.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +64% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +114% |
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:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +73.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +359.4% |
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Water
~65.87g
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
3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -73.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +353% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +222.7% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 146kcal | 189kcal |
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| Protein | 28.31g | 17.5g |
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| Fats | 2.78g | 12.77g |
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| Net carbs | 1.8g | 1.04g |
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| Carbs | 1.8g | 1.04g |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 78mg |
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| Vitamin D | 9IU |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 999mg | 300mg |
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| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.97mg |
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| Sugar | 1.2g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 1.73mg | 2.15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 309mg | 170mg |
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| Sodium | 993mg | 820mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.037mg |
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| Selenium | 50.4µg | 38.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.669mg | 0.128mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.988mg | 5.225mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.72mg | 0.613mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.28mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0.92µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 0µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.008g |
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| Choline | 104.8mg | 63.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.039g | 3.944g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.255g | 5.685g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.485g | 1.565g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.332mg |
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| Threonine | 1.226mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.32mg |
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| Leucine | 2.294mg |
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| Lysine | 2.479mg |
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| Methionine | 0.764mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg |
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| Valine | 1.41mg |
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| Histidine | 1.134mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | 0.055g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Luncheon meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Luncheon meat contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.905g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)