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Ostrich vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ostrich and Canadian bacon

  • Ostrich is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, yet Canadian bacon is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ostrich is 243% higher.
  • Ostrich contains 5 times more Iron than Canadian bacon. Ostrich contains 2.79mg of Iron, while Canadian bacon contains 0.56mg.
  • Ostrich contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
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 IronIron +398.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +141.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +180.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +176%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg

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.
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% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
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% 6% 167% 43% 187% 43% 65% 54% 0.5% 3% 57%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1353.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +188.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +972.1%
~equal in Protein ~28.31g
~equal in Fats ~2.78g
~equal in Water ~62.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 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 +29.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~1.039g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ostrich Canadian bacon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Ostrich Canadian bacon Opinion
Calories 145kcal 146kcal Canadian bacon
Protein 28.49g 28.31g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 2.78g Canadian bacon
Net carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 85mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU Canadian bacon
Magnesium 25mg 27mg Canadian bacon
Calcium 6mg 7mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 362mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Iron 2.79mg 0.56mg Ostrich
Sugar 0g 1.2g Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.063mg Ostrich
Zinc 4.85mg 1.73mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 80mg 993mg Ostrich
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.019mg 0.016mg Ostrich
Selenium 37.5µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.185mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.72mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.28mg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0.43µg Ostrich
Vitamin K 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Folate 15µg 4µg Ostrich
Trans Fat 0.008g Ostrich
Choline 104.8mg Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 1g 1.039g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 1.255g Canadian bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.485g Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.25mg 1.226mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 1.32mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 2.294mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 2.479mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.764mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 1.158mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 0.716mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Canadian bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich 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
97%
Ostrich
49%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 913mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.