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Chicken liver vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chicken liver and Canadian bacon

  • Chicken liver is higher than Canadian bacon in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chicken liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 673% more than Canadian bacon.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Canadian bacon is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, liver, all classes, raw 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.
Chicken liver
Chicken liver
7
:
3
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +1505.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Zinc +54.3%
Contains more Copper +681%
Contains more Manganese +1493.8%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Potassium +334.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 309
Equal in Selenium - 50.4
Chicken liver
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 338% 14% 128% 21% 10% 73% 164% 34% 298%
Canadian bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +1505.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Zinc +54.3%
Contains more Copper +681%
Contains more Manganese +1493.8%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Potassium +334.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 309
Equal in Selenium - 50.4

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.
Chicken liver
Chicken liver
8
:
4
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +861.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +765.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.6%
Contains more Folate +14600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3755.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.988
Chicken liver
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 665% 14% 0% 60% 77% 411% 183% 374% 197% 441% 2073% 0%
Canadian bacon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 9% 6% 0% 168% 43% 188% 44% 65% 3% 54% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +861.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +765.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.6%
Contains more Folate +14600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3755.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.988

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken liver
Chicken liver
2
:
3
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Fats +73.7%
Contains more Water +22.3%
Contains more Protein +67.3%
Contains more Carbs +146.6%
Contains more Other +334.9%
Chicken liver
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
Canadian bacon
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 Fats +73.7%
Contains more Water +22.3%
Contains more Protein +67.3%
Contains more Carbs +146.6%
Contains more Other +334.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken liver
Chicken liver
1
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2
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.255
Chicken liver
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.255

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken liver Canadian bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Protein 16.92g 28.31g Canadian bacon
Fats 4.83g 2.78g Chicken liver
Carbs 0.73g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Calories 119kcal 146kcal Canadian bacon
Sugar 0g 1.2g Chicken liver
Calcium 8mg 7mg Chicken liver
Iron 8.99mg 0.56mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 19mg 27mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 297mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 230mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 71mg 993mg Chicken liver
Zinc 2.67mg 1.73mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.492mg 0.063mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.255mg 0.016mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg 50.4µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 11078IU 0IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 3296µg 0µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.41mg Chicken liver
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.185mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 0.72mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.28mg Chicken liver
Folate 588µg 4µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 0.43µg Chicken liver
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 0.725mg 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 1.512mg 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 1.332mg 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.432mg 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 0.998mg 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 0.507mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 345mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.065g 0.008g Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 1.563g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 1.255g Canadian bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 0.485g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.014g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g 0.36g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.001g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g 0.011g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Canadian bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken liver Canadian bacon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
374%
Chicken liver
48%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 922mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.524g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
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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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. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/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.