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Canadian bacon vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Canadian bacon and short ribs?

  • Canadian bacon is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, potassium, and phosphorus, while short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 91% higher.
  • Short ribs have 20 times less sodium than Canadian bacon. Canadian bacon has 993mg of sodium, while short ribs have 50mg.

We used Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised types in this comparison.

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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 11% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +346%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +142.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more IronIron +312.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +182.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%

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 0% 0% 5.8% 11% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1238%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +307.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +509.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1100%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +75%
Contains more OtherOther +531.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1410.1%

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
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1404.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +215.5%

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 Short ribs
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 Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 2.62µg 91%
Saturated fat 1.039g 17.8g 76%
Fats 2.78g 41.98g 60%
Selenium 50.4µg 20.8µg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.05mg 52%
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 2.452mg 47%
Monounsaturated fat 1.255g 18.88g 44%
Sodium 993mg 50mg 41%
Zinc 1.73mg 4.88mg 29%
Potassium 999mg 224mg 23%
Iron 0.56mg 2.31mg 22%
Phosphorus 309mg 162mg 21%
Calories 146kcal 471kcal 16%
Protein 28.31g 21.57g 13%
Cholesterol 67mg 94mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.252mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 1.53g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.22mg 5%
Choline 104.8mg 82.2mg 4%
Copper 0.063mg 0.099mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.15mg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 15mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.7µg 3%
Vitamin D 9IU 27IU 2%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.29mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 12mg 1%
Carbs 1.8g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.8g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.2g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.016mg 0.013mg 0%
Folate 4µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 1.226mg 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 2.294mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 2.479mg 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.764mg 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.852mg 0%
Valine 1.41mg 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 1.134mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.016g 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 Short ribs
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
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 943mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.761g)
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 - $2.3)
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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.