Canadian bacon vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Canadian bacon and Turkey bacon
- Canadian bacon has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Phosphorus, however, Turkey bacon has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, and Calcium.
- Canadian bacon's daily need coverage for Selenium is 63% more.
- Canadian bacon has 22 times more Vitamin B1 than Turkey bacon. Canadian bacon has 0.669mg of Vitamin B1, while Turkey bacon has 0.03mg.
- Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Turkey bacon, unprepared.
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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.
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Magnesium
+68.8%
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Phosphorus
+39.2%
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Potassium
+186.2%
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Selenium
+219%
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Calcium
+1042.9%
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Iron
+150%
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Zinc
+46.8%
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Manganese
+18.8%
Equal in Sodium - 1069
Equal in Copper - 0.068
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Magnesium
+68.8%
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Phosphorus
+39.2%
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Potassium
+186.2%
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Selenium
+219%
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Calcium
+1042.9%
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Iron
+150%
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Zinc
+46.8%
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Manganese
+18.8%
Equal in Sodium - 1069
Equal in Copper - 0.068
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.
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Vitamin E
+272.7%
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Vitamin B1
+2130%
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Vitamin B3
+147.7%
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Vitamin B6
+14.8%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+28.1%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin B12
+176.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.675
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Vitamin E
+272.7%
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Vitamin B1
+2130%
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Vitamin B3
+147.7%
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Vitamin B6
+14.8%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+28.1%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin B12
+176.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.675
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+77.6%
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Other
+35.2%
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Fats
+509%
Equal in Carbs - 1.89
Equal in Water - 61.83
Protein:
28.31 g
Fats:
2.78 g
Carbs:
1.8 g
Water:
62.5 g
Other:
4.61 g
Protein:
15.94 g
Fats:
16.93 g
Carbs:
1.89 g
Water:
61.83 g
Other:
3.41 g
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Protein
+77.6%
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Other
+35.2%
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Fats
+509%
Equal in Carbs - 1.89
Equal in Water - 61.83
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-77%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+395.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+868.9%
Saturated Fat:
1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.485 g
Saturated Fat:
4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.699 g
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Saturated Fat
-77%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+395.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+868.9%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
+∞%
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Sucrose
+161.1%
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.9 g
Glucose:
0.3 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.35 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Glucose
+∞%
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Sucrose
+161.1%
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.8g | 1.89g |
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| Protein | 28.31g | 15.94g |
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| Fats | 2.78g | 16.93g |
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| Carbs | 1.8g | 1.89g |
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| Calories | 146kcal | 226kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.2g |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 80mg |
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| Iron | 0.56mg | 1.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 309mg | 222mg |
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| Potassium | 999mg | 349mg |
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| Sodium | 993mg | 1069mg |
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| Zinc | 1.73mg | 2.54mg |
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| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.068mg |
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| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 50.4µg | 15.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 34IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 9IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.669mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.237mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.988mg | 4.032mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.72mg | 0.675mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.28mg | 0.244mg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 1.19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.332mg |
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| Threonine | 1.226mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.32mg |
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| Leucine | 2.294mg |
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| Lysine | 2.479mg |
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| Methionine | 0.764mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg |
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| Valine | 1.41mg |
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| Histidine | 1.134mg |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 86mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.008g | 0.184g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.039g | 4.52g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.01g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.255g | 6.223g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.485g | 4.699g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | 0.027g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | 4.197g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | 0.241g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.003g | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.013g |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canadian bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.481g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
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.