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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.
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% 24% 31% 53% 23% 69% 95% 139% 2.5% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +186.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +219%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1042.9%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.068mg
~equal in Sodium ~1069mg

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% 3.3% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2130%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +147.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +176.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.675mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Turkey bacon DV% diff.
Selenium 50.4µg 15.8µg 63%
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.03mg 53%
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 4.032mg 37%
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 1.19µg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 4.699g 28%
Protein 28.31g 15.94g 25%
Fats 2.78g 16.93g 22%
Choline 104.8mg 19%
Potassium 999mg 349mg 19%
Saturated fat 1.039g 4.52g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 1.255g 6.223g 12%
Phosphorus 309mg 222mg 12%
Iron 0.56mg 1.4mg 11%
Zinc 1.73mg 2.54mg 7%
Calcium 7mg 80mg 7%
Cholesterol 67mg 86mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.237mg 4%
Calories 146kcal 226kcal 4%
Magnesium 27mg 16mg 3%
Sodium 993mg 1069mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.244mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.11mg 2%
Folate 4µg 10µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Copper 0.063mg 0.068mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.675mg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Net carbs 1.8g 1.89g N/A
Carbs 1.8g 1.89g 0%
Sugar 1.2g N/A
Manganese 0.016mg 0.019mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g 0.184g 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 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.027g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g 4.197g N/A

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
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.6%
Contains more OtherOther +35.2%
Contains more FatsFats +509%
~equal in Carbs ~1.89g
~equal in Water ~61.83g

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
29% 40% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.52 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.699 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +395.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +868.9%

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: 2.35 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +161.1%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.