Ham vs. Canadian bacon unprepared — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ham and canadian bacon unprepared
- Ham has more vitamin B1, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12; however, canadian bacon unprepared has more selenium, vitamin B3, potassium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for canadian bacon unprepared is 32% higher.
- Canadian bacon unprepared has 3 times less iron than ham. Ham has 1.48mg of iron, while canadian bacon unprepared has 0.44mg.
- Canadian bacon unprepared is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Canadian bacon, unprepared.
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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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +236.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +49.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +134.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +260% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +138% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +90.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +75.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
Protein:
20.31 g
Fats:
2.62 g
Carbs:
1.34 g
Water:
72.34 g
Other:
3.39 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +111.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~20.31g
~equal in
Water
~72.34g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.09 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.467 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +140.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.3% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 37.1µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.511mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 751mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 7.227mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 1.23mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.44mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.241mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 0.37µg | 12% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 683mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 240mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.141mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.61mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 0.9g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 1.09g | 4% |
| Fats | 5.53g | 2.62g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 6IU | 3% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.053mg | 3% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 76.1mg | 2% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 110kcal | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 48mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Protein | 20.93g | 20.31g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 1.34g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 1.34g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Folate | 3µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 0.467g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0.958mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 1.666mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 1.8mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0.841mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 1.024mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0.823mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.366g | 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
44%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon unprepared is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canadian bacon unprepared contains less Sodium (difference - 452mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon unprepared is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon unprepared is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Canadian bacon unprepared is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.