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Mutton vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mutton and Canadian bacon different?

  • Mutton is higher in vitamin B12, iron, and zinc; however, Canadian bacon is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mutton is 167% higher.
  • Mutton contains 9 times more iron than Canadian bacon. While mutton contains 4.76mg of iron, Canadian bacon contains only 0.56mg.
  • Canadian bacon has less saturated fat.

Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) 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.
Mutton
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
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 +14.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +750%
Contains more ZincZinc +242.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +106.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +144.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.063mg

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.
Mutton
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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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
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% 3% 167% 43% 187% 43% 65% 54% 0.5% 3% 57%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +932.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1015%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~104.8mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 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 ProteinProtein +18.1%
Contains more FatsFats +298.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2150%
Contains more WaterWater +15.7%
Contains more OtherOther +229.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +255.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mutton 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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mutton Canadian bacon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 0.43µg 167%
Iron 4.76mg 0.56mg 53%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.669mg 51%
Zinc 5.93mg 1.73mg 38%
Sodium 135mg 993mg 37%
Selenium 38µg 50.4µg 23%
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 9.988mg 22%
Saturated fat 5.142g 1.039g 19%
Potassium 409mg 999mg 17%
Cholesterol 109mg 67mg 14%
Fats 11.09g 2.78g 13%
Protein 33.43g 28.31g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.185mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.459g 1.255g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.28mg 7%
Phosphorus 272mg 309mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 0.72mg 4%
Calories 234kcal 146kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.41mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.485g 2%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.016mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Magnesium 31mg 27mg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Folate 0µg 4µg 1%
Choline 100.6mg 104.8mg 1%
Carbs 0.08g 1.8g 1%
Net carbs 0.08g 1.8g N/A
Calcium 10mg 7mg 0%
Sugar 1.2g N/A
Copper 0.062mg 0.063mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0.332mg 0%
Threonine 1.403mg 1.226mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.588mg 1.32mg 0%
Leucine 2.764mg 2.294mg 0%
Lysine 2.999mg 2.479mg 0%
Methionine 0.918mg 0.764mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 1.158mg 0%
Valine 1.678mg 1.41mg 0%
Histidine 0.975mg 1.134mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
75%
Mutton
49%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mutton
Mutton contains less Sodium (difference - 858mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
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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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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.