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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.
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 13% 1.5% 26% 36% 10% 59% 73% 107% 4.8% 209%
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.
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% 3% 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% 3.2% 0% 32% 49% 98% 37% 63% 115% 0% 0% 35%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.272mg

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
18% 13% 66% 3%
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%
~equal in Water ~65.87g

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
35% 51% 14%
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.
Canadian bacon Luncheon meat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Luncheon meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.128mg 45%
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 5.225mg 30%
Protein 28.31g 17.5g 22%
Selenium 50.4µg 38.3µg 22%
Potassium 999mg 300mg 21%
Phosphorus 309mg 170mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.92µg 20%
Fats 2.78g 12.77g 15%
Saturated fat 1.039g 3.944g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 1.255g 5.685g 11%
Sodium 993mg 820mg 8%
Choline 104.8mg 63.9mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 1.565g 7%
Iron 0.56mg 0.97mg 5%
Cholesterol 67mg 78mg 4%
Copper 0.063mg 0.03mg 4%
Zinc 1.73mg 2.15mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.613mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.213mg 2%
Calories 146kcal 189kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.16mg 2%
Magnesium 27mg 18mg 2%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.037mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.272mg 1%
Folate 4µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Carbs 1.8g 1.04g 0%
Net carbs 1.8g 1.04g N/A
Calcium 7mg 5mg 0%
Sugar 1.2g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0%
Threonine 1.226mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0%
Leucine 2.294mg 0%
Lysine 2.479mg 0%
Methionine 0.764mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0%
Valine 1.41mg 0%
Histidine 1.134mg 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 0.055g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Canadian bacon Luncheon meat
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
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.905g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Canadian bacon
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 ($)

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

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.