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Pork Meat vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork Meat and Canadian bacon different?

  • Pork Meat is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Zinc, however, Canadian bacon is richer in Selenium, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Canadian bacon is 41% higher.
  • Pork Meat contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Canadian bacon. While Pork Meat contains 0.739mg of Vitamin B6, Canadian bacon contains only 0.28mg.
  • Pork Meat has less Sodium.

Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted 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.
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
5
:
5
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Iron +105.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +39.9%
Contains more Copper +76.2%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains more Potassium +137.3%
Contains more Manganese +23.1%
Contains more Selenium +31.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Pork Meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 44% 21% 115% 38% 8% 66% 37% 2% 209%
Canadian bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Contains more Iron +105.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +39.9%
Contains more Copper +76.2%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains more Potassium +137.3%
Contains more Manganese +23.1%
Contains more Selenium +31.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 27

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.
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
5
:
4
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2
Pork Meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 6% 0% 238% 90% 140% 61% 171% 0% 72% 0%
Canadian bacon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 9% 6% 0% 168% 43% 188% 44% 65% 3% 54% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
2
:
3
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Fats +26.3%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +429.9%
Equal in Protein - 28.31
Equal in Water - 62.5
Pork Meat
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Canadian bacon
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 Fats +26.3%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +429.9%
Equal in Protein - 28.31
Equal in Water - 62.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
2
:
1
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.255
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.485
Pork Meat
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.506 g
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.255
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.485

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Meat Canadian bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Protein 26.17g 28.31g Canadian bacon
Fats 3.51g 2.78g Pork Meat
Carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Calories 143kcal 146kcal Canadian bacon
Sugar 0g 1.2g Pork Meat
Calcium 6mg 7mg Canadian bacon
Iron 1.15mg 0.56mg Pork Meat
Magnesium 29mg 27mg Pork Meat
Phosphorus 267mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 421mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 57mg 993mg Pork Meat
Zinc 2.42mg 1.73mg Pork Meat
Copper 0.111mg 0.063mg Pork Meat
Manganese 0.013mg 0.016mg Canadian bacon
Selenium 38.2µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 10IU 9IU Pork Meat
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin B1 0.95mg 0.669mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B2 0.387mg 0.185mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B3 7.432mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 1.012mg 0.72mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B6 0.739mg 0.28mg Pork Meat
Folate 0µg 4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0.43µg Pork Meat
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.175mg 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.288mg 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.229mg 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.427mg 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.721mg 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.367mg 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.13mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 73mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.033g 0.008g Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 1.198g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.334g 1.255g Pork Meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.506g 0.485g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0.014g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g 0.36g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g 0.011g Pork Meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Canadian bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
65%
Pork Meat
48%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Pork Meat
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 936mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon 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.
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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.