Chicken breast vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between chicken breast and Canadian bacon
- Chicken breast has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin B5, while Canadian bacon has more vitamin B1, selenium, potassium, and phosphorus.
- Canadian bacon's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 49% higher.
- Canadian bacon contains 2 times less vitamin B6 than chicken breast. Chicken breast contains 0.64mg of vitamin B6, while Canadian bacon contains 0.28mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in Canadian bacon is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried.
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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 | +14.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +103.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +262% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +92.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +746.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
28.31 g
Fats:
2.78 g
Carbs:
1.8 g
Water:
62.5 g
Other:
4.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +69.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +252.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +308% |
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Water
~62.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
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 | +37.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +120.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.669mg | 49% |
| Selenium | 26.2µg | 50.4µg | 44% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 993mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B3 | 14.782mg | 9.988mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.64mg | 0.28mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 999mg | 21% |
| Protein | 33.44g | 28.31g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 309mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 67mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.56mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.04mg | 0.72mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.08mg | 1.73mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.125mg | 0.185mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.07g | 0.485g | 4% |
| Fats | 4.71g | 2.78g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 0.43µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Choline | 95.9mg | 104.8mg | 2% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 146kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 9IU | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.29g | 1.039g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.72g | 1.255g | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.51g | 1.8g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.51g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Folate | 4µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.412mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.765mg | 1.32mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.509mg | 2.294mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.836mg | 2.479mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.925mg | 0.764mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.328mg | 1.158mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.659mg | 1.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.037mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.006g | 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 |
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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
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49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 914mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.251g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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