Polish sausage vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Polish sausage and Canadian bacon
- Polish sausage has more vitamin B12; however, Canadian bacon is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
- Canadian bacon covers your daily need for selenium, 59% more than Polish sausage.
- Polish sausage has 8 times more saturated fat than Canadian bacon. While Polish sausage has 8.01g of saturated fat, Canadian bacon has only 1.039g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot 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 | +71.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +206.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +321.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +127.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +184.7% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +127.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +190.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
3.6 g
Water:
55.2 g
Other:
4.2 g
Protein:
28.31 g
Fats:
2.78 g
Carbs:
1.8 g
Water:
62.5 g
Other:
4.61 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +597.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +100% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.2% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.01 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.79 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 | +672.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +62.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 17.7µg | 50.4µg | 59% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.443mg | 9.988mg | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 8.01g | 1.039g | 32% |
| Fats | 19.4g | 2.78g | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 309mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1540mg | 993mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.98µg | 0.43µg | 23% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 999mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.7g | 1.255g | 21% |
| Protein | 17.6g | 28.31g | 21% |
| Choline | 104.8mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.502mg | 0.669mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.28mg | 7% |
| Calories | 259kcal | 146kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.45mg | 0.72mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 0.56mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.148mg | 0.185mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.93mg | 1.73mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.79g | 0.485g | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 9IU | 1% | |
| Folate | 2µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.6g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.6g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 67mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.591mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.611mg | 1.32mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.076mg | 2.294mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.11mg | 2.479mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.379mg | 0.764mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.539mg | 1.158mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.679mg | 1.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.444mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 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 |
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
32%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Polish sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canadian bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 547mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.971g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.