Canadian bacon vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Canadian bacon and Pork bacon
- Pork bacon contains less Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Potassium, Choline, and Vitamin B2 than Canadian bacon.
- Pork bacon's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 61% higher.
- Pork bacon contains 5 times less Potassium than Canadian bacon. Canadian bacon contains 999mg of Potassium, while Pork bacon contains 198mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Pork bacon is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Pork, cured, bacon, unprepared.
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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 | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +404.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +114.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +142.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +128.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +119.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16.3% |
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:
12.62 g
Fats:
39.69 g
Carbs:
1.28 g
Water:
44.24 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +124.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1327.7% |
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
13.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
17.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.454 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -92.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1289.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1230.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.9 g
Glucose:
0.3 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +11.1% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 146kcal | 417kcal |
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| Protein | 28.31g | 12.62g |
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| Fats | 2.78g | 39.69g |
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| Net carbs | 1.8g | 1.28g |
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| Carbs | 1.8g | 1.28g |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 66mg |
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| Vitamin D | 9IU | 16IU |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 999mg | 198mg |
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| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.41mg |
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| Sugar | 1.2g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 1.73mg | 1.18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 309mg | 144mg |
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| Sodium | 993mg | 662mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 37IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 0.43mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 50.4µg | 20.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.669mg | 0.276mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.988mg | 4.022mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.72mg | 0.555mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.28mg | 0.266mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 0µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.008g | 0.133g |
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| Choline | 104.8mg | 47.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.039g | 13.296g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.255g | 17.439g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.485g | 6.454g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.332mg | 0.15mg |
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| Threonine | 1.226mg | 0.555mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 0.598mg |
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| Leucine | 2.294mg | 1.039mg |
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| Lysine | 2.479mg | 1.123mg |
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| Methionine | 0.764mg | 0.346mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0.524mg |
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| Valine | 1.41mg | 0.638mg |
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| Histidine | 1.134mg | 0.513mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | 0.234g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.022g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.032g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.038g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | 0.246g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | 5.617g |
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.257g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)