Canadian bacon vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Canadian bacon and summer sausage?
- Canadian bacon is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, potassium, and phosphorus, while summer sausage is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, and iron.
- Canadian bacon's daily need coverage for selenium is 78% higher.
- Summer sausage has 5 times less potassium than Canadian bacon. Canadian bacon has 999mg of potassium, while summer sausage has 206mg.
- Canadian bacon is lower in sodium.
We used Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +385% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +572% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1057.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +303.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +168.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +244.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +115.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +302.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
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:
19.43 g
Fats:
37.91 g
Carbs:
1.82 g
Water:
36.2 g
Other:
4.64 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +72.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1263.7% |
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Carbs
~1.82g
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Other
~4.64g
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
10.47 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +990% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +522.7% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 50.4µg | 7.5µg | 78% |
| Fats | 2.78g | 37.91g | 54% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 1.73µg | 54% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.988mg | 2.9mg | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 1.039g | 10.47g | 43% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.669mg | 0.249mg | 35% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.255g | 13.68g | 31% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 225µg | 25% |
| Potassium | 999mg | 206mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 993mg | 1483mg | 21% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 2.26mg | 21% |
| Choline | 104.8mg | 19% | |
| Phosphorus | 309mg | 178mg | 19% |
| Protein | 28.31g | 19.43g | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.485g | 3.02g | 17% |
| Calories | 146kcal | 426kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.28mg | 0.13mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 89mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 81mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.73mg | 2.25mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 13mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.72mg | 0.76mg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.8g | 1.82g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.8g | 1.62g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 9IU | 12IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.2g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.332mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.226mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 0.62mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.294mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.479mg | 1.16mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.764mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.41mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.134mg | 0.47mg | 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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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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canadian bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 490mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.431g)
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 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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