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Canadian bacon vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Canadian bacon and Rib eye steak

  • Canadian bacon is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Potassium, yet Rib eye steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Rib eye steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 70% more than Canadian bacon.
  • Canadian bacon contains 18 times more Sodium than Rib eye steak. While Canadian bacon contains 993mg of Sodium, Rib eye steak contains only 54mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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.
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
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6
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.3%
Contains more Potassium +284.2%
Contains more Selenium +69.7%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +241.6%
Contains more Copper +27%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Canadian bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Rib eye steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.3%
Contains more Potassium +284.2%
Contains more Selenium +69.7%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +241.6%
Contains more Copper +27%
Contains more Manganese +400%

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.
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
4
:
6
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Vitamin E +310%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +842.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +388.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2
Canadian bacon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 9% 6% 0% 168% 43% 188% 44% 65% 3% 54% 1%
Rib eye steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 6% 0% 18% 67% 93% 33% 111% 5% 263% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +310%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +842.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +388.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
4
:
1
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Protein +19.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Contains more Other +46000%
Contains more Fats +684.5%
Canadian bacon
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
Rib eye steak
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more Protein +19.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Contains more Other +46000%
Contains more Fats +684.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
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2
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +738.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.8%
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Rib eye steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +738.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.8%

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 Rib eye steak
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Rib eye steak Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Protein 28.31g 23.69g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 21.81g Rib eye steak
Carbs 1.8g 0g Canadian bacon
Calories 146kcal 291kcal Rib eye steak
Sugar 1.2g 0g Rib eye steak
Calcium 7mg 11mg Rib eye steak
Iron 0.56mg 2.24mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 27mg 22mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 309mg 152mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 999mg 260mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 54mg Rib eye steak
Zinc 1.73mg 5.91mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.063mg 0.08mg Rib eye steak
Manganese 0.016mg 0.08mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 50.4µg 29.7µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 8µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.1mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU 7IU Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.071mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.287mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 4.908mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.536mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.477mg Rib eye steak
Folate 4µg 6µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 2.1µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.6µg Rib eye steak
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.265mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 1.116mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 1.103mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg 2.041mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 2.269mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.641mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.95mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 1.184mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.888mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 80mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g 1.478g Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 1.039g 9.684g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.014g Rib eye steak
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 10.519g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 1.027g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.005g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g 0.7g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.038g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.024g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Canadian bacon Rib eye steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
48%
Canadian bacon
50%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 939mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.645g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.