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Cervelat vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cervelat and Canadian bacon?

  • Cervelat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Vitamin C, while Canadian bacon is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 211% higher.
  • Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried types in this comparison.

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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 10% 2.7% 23% 77% 50% 70% 48% 170% 0% 111%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +264.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +138.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +48%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +284.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +178.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +148.3%

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 55% 0% 4.4% 33% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1179.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +550%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +346%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +131.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.28mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
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
Contains more FatsFats +994.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +85%
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.2%
Contains more WaterWater +38.3%
Contains more OtherOther +27.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.485 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +933.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +147.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cervelat Canadian bacon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Canadian bacon Opinion
Calories 362kcal 146kcal Cervelat
Protein 17.45g 28.31g Canadian bacon
Fats 30.43g 2.78g Cervelat
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0mg Cervelat
Net carbs 3.33g 1.8g Cervelat
Carbs 3.33g 1.8g Cervelat
Cholesterol 74mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 44IU 9IU Cervelat
Magnesium 14mg 27mg Canadian bacon
Calcium 9mg 7mg Cervelat
Potassium 260mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Iron 2.04mg 0.56mg Cervelat
Sugar 0.85g 1.2g Cervelat
Copper 0.15mg 0.063mg Cervelat
Zinc 2.56mg 1.73mg Cervelat
Phosphorus 111mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 1300mg 993mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.2µg Cervelat
Manganese 0.016mg Canadian bacon
Selenium 20.3µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.185mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.28mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 0.43µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.2µg Cervelat
Folate 2µg 4µg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Cervelat
Choline 78.9mg 104.8mg Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 11.51g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 12.97g 1.255g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 0.485g Cervelat
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 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Canadian bacon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
83%
Cervelat
49%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.471g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/nutrients
  2. 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.