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Canadian bacon vs. Scrapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Canadian bacon and scrapple different?

  • Canadian bacon is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and potassium; however, scrapple is richer in vitamin A, iron, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for Canadian bacon is 60% higher.
  • Canadian bacon contains 6 times more potassium than scrapple. While Canadian bacon contains 999mg of potassium, scrapple contains only 158mg.
  • Scrapple has less sodium.

Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Scrapple, pork are the varieties 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 9.3% 2.1% 14% 71% 71% 29% 33% 63% 0% 95%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +532.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +306.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +189.7%
Contains more IronIron +237.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +236.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.5%
~equal in Calcium ~7mg

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 8.3% 209% 3% 4.5% 29% 66% 43% 0% 28% 39% 8.5% 3.8% 39%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +476.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +339.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +38.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1600%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%

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
8% 14% 14% 62%
Protein: 8.06 g
Fats: 13.87 g
Carbs: 14.06 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +251.2%
Contains more OtherOther +199.4%
Contains more FatsFats +398.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +681.1%
~equal in Water ~62.47g

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% 49% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.732 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.664 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +390.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +243.1%

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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +50%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Scrapple
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Scrapple DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 626µg 70%
Selenium 50.4µg 17.4µg 60%
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 2.273mg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.116mg 46%
Protein 28.31g 8.06g 41%
Phosphorus 309mg 76mg 33%
Potassium 999mg 158mg 25%
Sodium 993mg 482mg 22%
Copper 0.063mg 0.212mg 17%
Iron 0.56mg 1.89mg 17%
Fats 2.78g 13.87g 17%
Saturated fat 1.039g 4.732g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.12mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 1.255g 6.156g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 1.664g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.287mg 8%
Choline 104.8mg 72.4mg 6%
Zinc 1.73mg 1.06mg 6%
Cholesterol 67mg 49mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.31µg 5%
Carbs 1.8g 14.06g 4%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 3.4µg 3%
Calories 146kcal 213kcal 3%
Magnesium 27mg 13mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.15mg 2%
Manganese 0.016mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.3µg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.3g 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 13IU 1%
Net carbs 1.8g 13.76g N/A
Calcium 7mg 7mg 0%
Sugar 1.2g 0.2g N/A
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Canadian bacon Scrapple
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
37%
Scrapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
39%
Scrapple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrapple
Scrapple contains less Sodium (difference - 511mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.693g)
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. Scrapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172969/nutrients

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

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