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Canadian bacon vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Canadian bacon and Pork loin different?

  • Canadian bacon is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Choline, while Pork loin is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Canadian bacon covers your daily need of Sodium 41% more than Pork loin.
  • Canadian bacon contains 3 times more Potassium than Pork loin. Canadian bacon contains 999mg of Potassium, while Pork loin contains 356mg.
  • Pork loin is lower in Sodium.

Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw types were used in this article.

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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 15% 5.4% 31% 30% 19% 47% 84% 6.5% 1.4% 181%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +180.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains more IronIron +41.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
~equal in Zinc ~1.74mg

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% 6% 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 2% 0.42% 4.2% 15% 225% 57% 86% 43% 109% 66% 0% 0.75% 38%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +23.3%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.723mg

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
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +506.6%
Contains more FatsFats +352.5%
~equal in Water ~66.92g

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
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.34 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +347%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +176.3%

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 Pork loin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Pork loin Opinion
Calories 146kcal 198kcal Pork loin
Protein 28.31g 19.74g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 12.58g Pork loin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork loin
Net carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 63mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 9IU 21IU Pork loin
Magnesium 27mg 21mg Canadian bacon
Calcium 7mg 18mg Pork loin
Potassium 999mg 356mg Canadian bacon
Iron 0.56mg 0.79mg Pork loin
Sugar 1.2g 0g Pork loin
Copper 0.063mg 0.056mg Canadian bacon
Zinc 1.73mg 1.74mg Pork loin
Phosphorus 309mg 197mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 50mg Pork loin
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork loin
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.21mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.5µg Pork loin
Manganese 0.016mg 0.011mg Canadian bacon
Selenium 50.4µg 33.2µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.248mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 4.58mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.723mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.472mg Pork loin
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.53µg Pork loin
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Canadian bacon
Folate 4µg 1µg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Pork loin
Choline 104.8mg 69.7mg Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 1.039g 4.36g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 5.61g Pork loin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 1.34g Pork loin
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.244mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 0.891mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.91mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg 1.572mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 1.766mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.514mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.785mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 1.064mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.77mg Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Canadian bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Canadian bacon Pork loin
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
50%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 943mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.321g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/nutrients

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

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