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Chuck steak vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chuck steak and Canadian bacon different?

  • Chuck steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, while Canadian bacon is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 108% more than Canadian bacon.
  • Chuck steak contains 8 times more Saturated Fat than Canadian bacon. Chuck steak contains 8.66g of Saturated Fat, while Canadian bacon contains 1.039g.

Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried types were used in this article.

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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 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
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 +128.6%
Contains more IronIron +337.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +401.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +207.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +83.3%

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 0% 1.5% 2% 3% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +604.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +310%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +913.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.185mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.72mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 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 +606.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.2%
Contains more OtherOther +2781.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 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 +653.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chuck steak Canadian bacon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Chuck steak Canadian bacon Opinion
Calories 277kcal 146kcal Chuck steak
Protein 24.98g 28.31g Canadian bacon
Fats 19.64g 2.78g Chuck steak
Net carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 87mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 5IU 9IU Canadian bacon
Magnesium 22mg 27mg Canadian bacon
Calcium 16mg 7mg Chuck steak
Potassium 325mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Iron 2.45mg 0.56mg Chuck steak
Sugar 0g 1.2g Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.063mg Chuck steak
Zinc 8.68mg 1.73mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 193mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 71mg 993mg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.012mg 0.016mg Canadian bacon
Selenium 27.5µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.185mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.72mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.28mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0.43µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.2µg Chuck steak
Folate 6µg 4µg Chuck steak
Trans Fat 1.287g 0.008g Canadian bacon
Choline 79mg 104.8mg Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 8.66g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 1.255g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.485g Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.099mg 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.062mg 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.009mg 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.184mg 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.709mg 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.129mg 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 0.809mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g 0.011g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 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 0.006g 0.014g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g 0.36g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak 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
55%
Chuck steak
49%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 922mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.621g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
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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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.

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