Emu vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between emu and Canadian bacon
- Emu is higher in iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, copper, and zinc, yet Canadian bacon is higher in vitamin B1.
- Emu covers your daily iron needs 79% more than Canadian bacon.
- Emu contains 5 times more vitamin B12 than Canadian bacon. While emu contains 2.2µg of vitamin B12, Canadian bacon contains only 0.43µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in Canadian bacon is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled 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 | +25.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1130.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +352.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +149.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +208.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +248.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +406.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +252.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +411.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.67 g
Fats:
2.68 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
61.97 g
Other:
1.68 g
Protein:
28.31 g
Fats:
2.78 g
Carbs:
1.8 g
Water:
62.5 g
Other:
4.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +174.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~2.78g
~equal in
Water
~62.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.87 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.613 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.485 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.3% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 6.89mg | 0.56mg | 79% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0.43µg | 74% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.647mg | 0.72mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.987mg | 0.28mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 993mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.645mg | 0.185mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.285mg | 0.063mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 4.32mg | 1.73mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 67mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.43mg | 0.669mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 324mg | 999mg | 20% |
| Choline | 104.8mg | 19% | |
| Protein | 33.67g | 28.31g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.569mg | 9.988mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 52.1µg | 50.4µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 323mg | 309mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 4µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.87g | 1.039g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.613g | 0.485g | 1% |
| Calories | 168kcal | 146kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.036mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 9IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Fats | 2.68g | 2.78g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Calcium | 7mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.079g | 1.255g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.094mg | 1.32mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.859mg | 2.294mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.981mg | 2.479mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.638mg | 0.764mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 1.158mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.121mg | 1.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.737mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 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 | 0.003g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
92%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Emu is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Emu contains less Sodium (difference - 883mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Emu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.169g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Emu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.