Canadian bacon vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Canadian bacon and veal
- Canadian bacon has more selenium, vitamin B1, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, while veal has more vitamin B12 and zinc.
- Canadian bacon's daily need coverage for selenium is 67% higher.
- Veal contains 12 times less sodium than Canadian bacon. Canadian bacon contains 993mg of sodium, while veal contains 83mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled.
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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 | +12.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +196.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +267.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +142.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +76.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +63.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +123.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +118.8% |
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 | +173.3% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +855.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +195.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +500% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Selenium | 50.4µg | 13.7µg | 67% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.669mg | 0.07mg | 50% |
Sodium | 993mg | 83mg | 40% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 1.27µg | 35% |
Zinc | 1.73mg | 3.87mg | 19% |
Potassium | 999mg | 337mg | 19% |
Phosphorus | 309mg | 217mg | 13% |
Cholesterol | 67mg | 103mg | 12% |
Vitamin B3 | 9.988mg | 8.03mg | 12% |
Saturated fat | 1.039g | 3.04g | 9% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.72mg | 1.16mg | 9% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.28mg | 0.39mg | 8% |
Protein | 28.31g | 24.38g | 8% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.27mg | 7% |
Fats | 2.78g | 7.56g | 7% |
Iron | 0.56mg | 0.99mg | 5% |
Copper | 0.063mg | 0.103mg | 4% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.255g | 2.84g | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
Folate | 4µg | 11µg | 2% |
Choline | 104.8mg | 95mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1.2µg | 1% |
Calories | 146kcal | 172kcal | 1% |
Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.035mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
Calcium | 7mg | 17mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 27mg | 24mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 9IU | 0IU | 1% |
Carbs | 1.8g | 0g | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.8g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.2g | 0g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.485g | 0.55g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.332mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.226mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 1.201mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.294mg | 1.94mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.479mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.764mg | 0.569mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0.984mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.41mg | 1.347mg | 0% |
Histidine | 1.134mg | 0.885mg | 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 |
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:
24.38 g
Fats:
7.56 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.76 g
Other:
1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +254.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +171.9% |
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Water
~66.76g
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
3.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.55 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +126.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.4% |