Lamb loin vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lamb loin and Canadian bacon
- Lamb loin has more vitamin B12, iron, and zinc; however, Canadian bacon is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Lamb loin covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 74% more than Canadian bacon.
- Lamb loin has 10 times more saturated fat than Canadian bacon. While lamb loin has 10.24g of saturated fat, Canadian bacon has only 1.039g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +157.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +278.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +97.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +306.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +104.9% |
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 | +29.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +414% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2250% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +272.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +569% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +154.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.55 g
Fats:
23.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.5 g
Other:
1.36 g
Protein:
28.31 g
Fats:
2.78 g
Carbs:
1.8 g
Water:
62.5 g
Other:
4.61 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +748.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +239% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.87 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 | +671.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +285.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.9% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 2.21µg | 0.43µg | 74% |
| Selenium | 24.6µg | 50.4µg | 47% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.669mg | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 10.24g | 1.039g | 42% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 993mg | 40% |
| Fats | 23.59g | 2.78g | 32% |
| Potassium | 246mg | 999mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.68g | 1.255g | 21% |
| Iron | 2.12mg | 0.56mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.1mg | 9.988mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 309mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 1.73mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.28mg | 13% |
| Protein | 22.55g | 28.31g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.87g | 0.485g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 67mg | 9% |
| Calories | 309kcal | 146kcal | 8% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.063mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.185mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 0.2µg | 4% |
| Folate | 19µg | 4µg | 4% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 104.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.65mg | 0.72mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 9IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.2g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.264mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 1.32mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.754mg | 2.294mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.991mg | 2.479mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.579mg | 0.764mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.918mg | 1.158mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.217mg | 1.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 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 | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb loin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 929mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.201g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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