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Canadian bacon vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Canadian bacon and Turkey ham different?

  • Canadian bacon is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, while Turkey ham is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Canadian bacon covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 37% more than Turkey ham.
  • Canadian bacon contains 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Turkey ham. Canadian bacon contains 0.28mg of Vitamin B6, while Turkey ham contains 0.06mg.

Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen types were used in this article.

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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% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +294.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.9%
Contains more IronIron +78.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.4%
~equal in Calcium ~7mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~289mg
~equal in Sodium ~909mg

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% 3.2% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +86%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.7%
Contains more OtherOther +48.7%
Contains more FatsFats +43.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.2%
Contains more WaterWater +17.6%

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
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~1.337g

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
42% 58%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.5 g
Glucose: 0.7 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +80%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +133.3%
~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 ham
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canadian bacon Turkey ham Opinion
Calories 146kcal 118kcal Canadian bacon
Protein 28.31g 16.3g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 4g Turkey ham
Net carbs 1.8g 3.1g Turkey ham
Carbs 1.8g 3.1g Turkey ham
Cholesterol 67mg 64mg Turkey ham
Vitamin D 9IU Canadian bacon
Magnesium 27mg 16mg Canadian bacon
Calcium 7mg 7mg
Potassium 999mg 253mg Canadian bacon
Iron 0.56mg 1mg Turkey ham
Sugar 1.2g 1.2g
Copper 0.063mg Canadian bacon
Zinc 1.73mg 2.1mg Turkey ham
Phosphorus 309mg 289mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 909mg Turkey ham
Vitamin A 0IU 53IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg Turkey ham
Vitamin E 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.016mg Canadian bacon
Selenium 50.4µg 38.2µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.23mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.27mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 4.12mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.06mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.8µg Turkey ham
Vitamin K 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Folate 4µg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Turkey ham
Choline 104.8mg Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 1.039g 1.2g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 1.337g Turkey ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 0.873g Turkey ham
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 - DHA 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Canadian bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Canadian bacon Turkey ham
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
24%
Turkey ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
58%
Turkey ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.161g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (1.2 g)
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 ($)

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

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.