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

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Differences between Pork bacon and Canadian bacon

  • Pork bacon contains less Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Potassium, Choline, and Vitamin B2 than Canadian bacon.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 61% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Canadian bacon is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, cured, bacon, unprepared 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 less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Iron +36.6%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.6%
Contains more Potassium +404.5%
Contains more Zinc +46.6%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
Contains more Selenium +150.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 9% 62% 18% 87% 33% 14% 2% 110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Iron +36.6%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.6%
Contains more Potassium +404.5%
Contains more Zinc +46.6%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
Contains more Selenium +150.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.41
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.28
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 9% 12% 0% 70% 19% 76% 34% 62% 0% 63% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.41
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.28

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1327.7%
Contains more Protein +124.3%
Contains more Carbs +40.6%
Contains more Water +41.3%
Contains more Other +112.4%
13% 40% 44% 2%
Protein: 12.62 g
Fats: 39.69 g
Carbs: 1.28 g
Water: 44.24 g
Other: 2.17 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 Fats +1327.7%
Contains more Protein +124.3%
Contains more Carbs +40.6%
Contains more Water +41.3%
Contains more Other +112.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1289.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1230.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.2%
36% 47% 17%
Saturated Fat: 13.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.454 g
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1289.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1230.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +11.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.9
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
75% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.9 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +11.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.9

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Canadian bacon Opinion
Net carbs 1.28g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Protein 12.62g 28.31g Canadian bacon
Fats 39.69g 2.78g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.28g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Calories 417kcal 146kcal Pork bacon
Sugar 1g 1.2g Pork bacon
Calcium 5mg 7mg Canadian bacon
Iron 0.41mg 0.56mg Canadian bacon
Magnesium 12mg 27mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 144mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 198mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 662mg 993mg Pork bacon
Zinc 1.18mg 1.73mg Canadian bacon
Copper 0.042mg 0.063mg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.011mg 0.016mg Canadian bacon
Selenium 20.1µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin A 37IU 0IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.41mg Pork bacon
Vitamin D 16IU 9IU Pork bacon
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.2µg Pork bacon
Vitamin B1 0.276mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.081mg 0.185mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B3 4.022mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.555mg 0.72mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.28mg Canadian bacon
Folate 0µg 4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 0.43µg Pork bacon
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 0.555mg 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 0.598mg 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 1.039mg 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 1.123mg 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.346mg 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 0.524mg 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 0.638mg 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 0.513mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 66mg 67mg Pork bacon
Trans Fat 0.133g 0.008g Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 13.296g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.001g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0.006g Pork bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 17.439g 1.255g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 6.454g 0.485g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.246g 0.014g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.617g 0.36g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.001g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.234g 0.011g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.032g 0.003g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.038g 0.008g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon 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
29%
Pork bacon
48%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Pork bacon
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.257g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168277/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.

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