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Canadian bacon vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Canadian bacon and meatball

  • Canadian bacon has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, potassium, and choline; however, meatball is richer in vitamin B12, iron, and manganese.
  • Canadian bacon covers your daily selenium needs 64% more than meatball.
  • Meatball has 5 times less vitamin B1 than Canadian bacon. Canadian bacon has 0.669mg of vitamin B1, while meatball has 0.136mg.
  • Meatball contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.

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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 22% 24% 26% 66% 41% 45% 102% 87% 37% 83%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +237.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +229.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1042.9%
Contains more IronIron +216.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +95.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1662.5%
~equal in Zinc ~1.66mg

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% 7.3% 8.4% 1.5% 34% 53% 58% 55% 47% 125% 21% 27% 25%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +391.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4000%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.42mg

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
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.6%
Contains more WaterWater +16.5%
Contains more OtherOther +177.7%
Contains more FatsFats +698.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +347.8%

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
38% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.627 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.346 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +632.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +589.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.9 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
39% 8% 28% 4% 15% 5%
Starch: 2.25 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 0.87 g
Maltose: 0.27 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +87.5%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +436.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 Meatball
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Meatball DV% diff.
Selenium 50.4µg 15.3µg 64%
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.136mg 44%
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 3.108mg 43%
Fats 2.78g 22.21g 30%
Saturated fat 1.039g 7.627g 30%
Protein 28.31g 14.4g 28%
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 1µg 24%
Potassium 999mg 296mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 1.255g 9.188g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 3.346g 19%
Iron 0.56mg 1.77mg 15%
Sodium 993mg 666mg 14%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.282mg 12%
Choline 104.8mg 45.2mg 11%
Phosphorus 309mg 239mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Folate 4µg 36µg 8%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 8.2µg 7%
Copper 0.063mg 0.123mg 7%
Calcium 7mg 80mg 7%
Calories 146kcal 286kcal 7%
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.202mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.924mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.23mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg 2%
Carbs 1.8g 8.06g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg 1%
Starch 2.25g 1%
Zinc 1.73mg 1.66mg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 31mg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 2IU 1%
Net carbs 1.8g 5.76g N/A
Cholesterol 67mg 66mg 0%
Sugar 1.2g 3.47g N/A
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.42mg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g 0.577g 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%
Fructose 0g 0.21g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.163g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.022g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.07g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g 2.815g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Canadian bacon Meatball
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
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.588g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/nutrients

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

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