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Game vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Game and Canadian bacon

  • Game has more Iron, Vitamin B2, and Copper, however, Canadian bacon is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Canadian bacon covers your daily need of Selenium 68% more than Game.
  • Game has 8 times more Iron than Canadian bacon. While Game has 4.2mg of Iron, Canadian bacon has only 0.56mg.
  • Canadian bacon has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted 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.
Game
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 1.2% 33% 158% 71% 46% 90% 7% 2.9% 70%
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 IronIron +650%
Contains more CopperCopper +238.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +168.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +290.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.73mg

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.
Game
2
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% 0% 0% 65% 168% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +294.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +157.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game
2
29% 3% 66% 2%
Protein: 29.45 g
Fats: 2.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.9 g
Other: 1.98 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +132.8%
~equal in Protein ~28.31g
~equal in Fats ~2.78g
~equal in Water ~62.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game
2
44% 29% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.58 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +99.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~1.039g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Game Canadian bacon Opinion
Calories 150kcal 146kcal Game
Protein 29.45g 28.31g Game
Fats 2.67g 2.78g Canadian bacon
Net carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 126mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU Canadian bacon
Magnesium 28mg 27mg Game
Calcium 4mg 7mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 372mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Iron 4.2mg 0.56mg Game
Sugar 1.2g Game
Copper 0.213mg 0.063mg Game
Zinc 1.68mg 1.73mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 210mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 54mg 993mg Game
Vitamin E 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.022mg 0.016mg Game
Selenium 12.9µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.73mg 0.185mg Game
Vitamin B3 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.28mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B12 0.43µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin K 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Folate 9µg 4µg Game
Trans Fat 0.008g Game
Choline 104.8mg Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 0.97g 1.039g Game
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 1.255g Canadian bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.58g 0.485g Game
Tryptophan 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.362mg 1.226mg Game
Isoleucine 1.126mg 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.489mg 2.294mg Game
Lysine 2.462mg 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.838mg 0.764mg Game
Phenylalanine 1.166mg 1.158mg Game
Valine 1.31mg 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.401mg 1.134mg Game
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 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 0.014g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Canadian bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Game 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
18%
Game
49%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Game
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Game
Game is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 939mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173844/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.