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Grouse vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between grouse and canadian bacon

  • Grouse has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, while canadian bacon has more vitamin B1, potassium, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Grouse's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 103% higher.
  • Canadian bacon contains 7 times less Vitamin B12 than grouse. Grouse contains 2.9µg of Vitamin B12, while canadian bacon contains 0.43µg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in grouse is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, 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.
Grouse
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +18.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +221.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +239.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.9%
~equal in Iron ~0.56mg
~equal in Copper ~0.063mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.016mg

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.
Grouse
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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% 0.96% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +78%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +355.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +574.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1492.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouse
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26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 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 WaterWater +16.7%
Contains more FatsFats +215.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1744%
~equal in Protein ~28.31g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouse
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43% 14% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2888.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +267.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouse Canadian bacon Opinion
Calories 112kcal 146kcal Canadian bacon
Protein 25.94g 28.31g Canadian bacon
Fats 0.88g 2.78g Canadian bacon
Net carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 40mg 67mg Grouse
Vitamin D 9IU Canadian bacon
Magnesium 32mg 27mg Grouse
Calcium 5mg 7mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 311mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Iron 0.58mg 0.56mg Grouse
Sugar 0g 1.2g Grouse
Copper 0.058mg 0.063mg Canadian bacon
Zinc 0.51mg 1.73mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 229mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 50mg 993mg Grouse
Vitamin A 16IU 0IU Grouse
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg Grouse
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.41mg Grouse
Vitamin D 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.016mg 0.016mg
Selenium 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.185mg Grouse
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 9.988mg Grouse
Vitamin B5 0.72mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 1.275mg 0.28mg Grouse
Vitamin B12 2.9µg 0.43µg Grouse
Vitamin K 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Folate 4µg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0g 0.008g Grouse
Choline 104.8mg Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 0.13g 1.039g Grouse
Monounsaturated Fat 0.042g 1.255g Canadian bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 0.485g Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Grouse
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0.001g Grouse
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g 0.011g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.006g Grouse
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.003g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.008g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.014g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g 0.36g Canadian bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grouse Canadian bacon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
74%
Grouse
49%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Grouse
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouse
Grouse contains less Sodium (difference - 943mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.909g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/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.