Chicken thigh vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chicken thigh and Canadian bacon
- Chicken thigh is higher in vitamin B5, iron, and zinc, yet Canadian bacon is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, potassium, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Canadian bacon covers your daily selenium needs 54% more than chicken thigh.
- Chicken thigh contains 3 times more iron than Canadian bacon. While chicken thigh contains 1.46mg of iron, Canadian bacon contains only 0.56mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in Canadian bacon is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, 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 CalciumCalcium | +85.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +160.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +68.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +285.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +145.9% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +37.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +660.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
28.31 g
Fats:
2.78 g
Carbs:
1.8 g
Water:
62.5 g
Other:
4.61 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +270.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +347.6% |
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Protein
~28.31g
~equal in
Water
~62.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 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 | +204.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +401% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.6% |
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 20.5µg | 50.4µg | 54% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.669mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 993mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 999mg | 22% |
| Choline | 104.8mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 9.988mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 309mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 0.485g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 67mg | 12% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 2.78g | 12% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 0.56mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 0.72mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.79mg | 1.73mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.78g | 1.039g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.28mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.82g | 1.255g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.185mg | 5% |
| Calories | 218kcal | 146kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.43µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Protein | 28.18g | 28.31g | 0% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 1.8g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 9IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.2g | N/A | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.188mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 1.32mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 2.294mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.384mg | 2.479mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.764mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 1.158mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.397mg | 1.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.874mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 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
33%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 898mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.741g)
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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