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Canadian bacon vs. Pheasant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Canadian bacon and pheasant

  • Canadian bacon has more selenium, vitamin B1, potassium, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, while pheasant has more vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and iron.
  • Canadian bacon's daily need coverage for selenium is 54% higher.
  • Pheasant contains 23 times less sodium than Canadian bacon. Canadian bacon contains 993mg of sodium, while pheasant contains 43mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Pheasant, cooked, total edible.

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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 16% 4.8% 24% 54% 28% 37% 104% 5.6% 0% 113%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +268.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +143.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more IronIron +155.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%

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 7.7% 19% 5.4% 3% 18% 42% 141% 0% 173% 90% 12% 3.8% 47%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +855.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2350%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.2µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.18mg

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
32% 12% 54%
Protein: 32.4 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15.3%
Contains more OtherOther +254.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.4%
Contains more FatsFats +335.3%

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% 52% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.908 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.185 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +348.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +144.3%

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 Pheasant
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Pheasant DV% diff.
Selenium 50.4µg 20.7µg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.07mg 50%
Sodium 993mg 43mg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.75mg 36%
Potassium 999mg 271mg 21%
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 7.53mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 14%
Fats 2.78g 12.1g 14%
Saturated fat 1.039g 3.908g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.72µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 1.255g 5.627g 11%
Iron 0.56mg 1.43mg 11%
Phosphorus 309mg 242mg 10%
Protein 28.31g 32.4g 8%
Cholesterol 67mg 89mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 57µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 1.185g 5%
Calories 146kcal 239kcal 5%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 4.9µg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Zinc 1.73mg 1.37mg 3%
Choline 104.8mg 85.8mg 3%
Copper 0.063mg 0.084mg 2%
Carbs 1.8g 0g 1%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.27mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 16mg 1%
Manganese 0.016mg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 22mg 1%
Net carbs 1.8g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 9IU 7IU 0%
Sugar 1.2g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.18mg 0%
Folate 4µg 5µg 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 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 Pheasant
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
43%
Pheasant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
39%
Pheasant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 950mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.869g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Pheasant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169903/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.