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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% 6% 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% 2% 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

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

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 Turkey bacon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Turkey bacon Opinion
Calories 146kcal 226kcal Turkey bacon
Protein 28.31g 15.94g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 16.93g Turkey bacon
Net carbs 1.8g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Carbs 1.8g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 86mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU Canadian bacon
Magnesium 27mg 16mg Canadian bacon
Calcium 7mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 999mg 349mg Canadian bacon
Iron 0.56mg 1.4mg Turkey bacon
Sugar 1.2g Turkey bacon
Copper 0.063mg 0.068mg Turkey bacon
Zinc 1.73mg 2.54mg Turkey bacon
Phosphorus 309mg 222mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 1069mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin A 0IU 34IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.11mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.016mg 0.019mg Turkey bacon
Selenium 50.4µg 15.8µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.03mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.237mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 4.032mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.675mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.244mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 1.19µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin K 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Folate 4µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g 0.184g Canadian bacon
Choline 104.8mg Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 1.039g 4.52g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 6.223g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 4.699g Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.007g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.013g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g 4.197g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Canadian bacon Turkey bacon
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
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.481g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Canadian bacon
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.

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.

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