Lamb leg vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Lamb leg and Canadian bacon different?
- Lamb leg is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, however, Canadian bacon is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb leg is 86% higher.
- Lamb leg contains 7 times more Saturated Fat than Canadian bacon. While Lamb leg contains 7.43g of Saturated Fat, Canadian bacon contains only 1.039g.
Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried are the varieties 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +196.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +79.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +91.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +301.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +143.5% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +481.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +95.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +414.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
28.31 g
Fats:
2.78 g
Carbs:
1.8 g
Water:
62.5 g
Other:
4.61 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +514% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +558.6% |
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Water
~62.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.35 g
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 | +457.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +178.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -86% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 230kcal | 146kcal |
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| Protein | 17.91g | 28.31g |
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| Fats | 17.07g | 2.78g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.8g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.8g |
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| Cholesterol | 69mg | 67mg |
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| Vitamin D | 9IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 249mg | 999mg |
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| Iron | 1.66mg | 0.56mg |
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| Sugar | 1.2g |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.063mg |
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| Zinc | 3.32mg | 1.73mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 309mg |
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| Sodium | 56mg | 993mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 20.7µg | 50.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.669mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.185mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.26mg | 9.988mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.72mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 0.43µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 4µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.008g |
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| Choline | 104.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.43g | 1.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 1.255g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.35g | 0.485g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0.332mg |
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| Threonine | 0.767mg | 1.226mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.864mg | 1.32mg |
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| Leucine | 1.393mg | 2.294mg |
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| Lysine | 1.582mg | 2.479mg |
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| Methionine | 0.46mg | 0.764mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg | 1.158mg |
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| Valine | 0.967mg | 1.41mg |
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| Histidine | 0.567mg | 1.134mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g |
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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
47%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 937mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.