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

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Summary of differences between Pork bacon and Canadian bacon unprepared

  • Pork bacon has more Vitamin B12, while Canadian bacon unprepared has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Pork bacon covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 62% more than Canadian bacon unprepared.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Canadian bacon unprepared is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, cured, bacon, unprepared and Canadian bacon, unprepared.

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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 8.6% 1.5% 17% 15% 14% 32% 62% 86% 1.4% 110%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 1.8% 60% 17% 18% 34% 103% 98% 2% 202%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +244.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +84.6%
~equal in Iron ~0.44mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.23mg

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% 2.2% 8.6% 12% 69% 19% 75% 33% 61% 63% 0% 0% 26%
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% 4.4% 3% 128% 33% 136% 37% 56% 46% 0% 3% 42%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +59.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.61mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.241mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 40% 44% 2%
Protein: 12.62 g
Fats: 39.69 g
Carbs: 1.28 g
Water: 44.24 g
Other: 2.17 g
20% 3% 72% 3%
Protein: 20.31 g
Fats: 2.62 g
Carbs: 1.34 g
Water: 72.34 g
Other: 3.39 g
Contains more FatsFats +1414.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.9%
Contains more WaterWater +63.5%
Contains more OtherOther +56.2%
~equal in Carbs ~1.34g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 47% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 13.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.454 g
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.09 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.467 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1499.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1282%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.7 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +42.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 unprepared
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 unprepared Opinion
Calories 417kcal 110kcal Pork bacon
Protein 12.62g 20.31g Canadian bacon unprepared
Fats 39.69g 2.62g Pork bacon
Net carbs 1.28g 1.34g Canadian bacon unprepared
Carbs 1.28g 1.34g Canadian bacon unprepared
Cholesterol 66mg 48mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin D 16IU 6IU Pork bacon
Magnesium 12mg 20mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Calcium 5mg 6mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Potassium 198mg 683mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Iron 0.41mg 0.44mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Sugar 1g 0.9g Canadian bacon unprepared
Copper 0.042mg 0.053mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Zinc 1.18mg 1.23mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Phosphorus 144mg 240mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Sodium 662mg 751mg Pork bacon
Vitamin A 37IU 0IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.22mg Pork bacon
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.1µg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.011mg 0.015mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Selenium 20.1µg 37.1µg Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin B1 0.276mg 0.511mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin B2 0.081mg 0.141mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin B3 4.022mg 7.227mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin B5 0.555mg 0.61mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.241mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 0.37µg Pork bacon
Folate 0µg 4µg Canadian bacon unprepared
Trans Fat 0.133g 0.007g Canadian bacon unprepared
Choline 47.8mg 76.1mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Saturated Fat 13.296g 0.9g Canadian bacon unprepared
Monounsaturated Fat 17.439g 1.09g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 6.454g 0.467g Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.241mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Threonine 0.555mg 0.89mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Isoleucine 0.598mg 0.958mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Leucine 1.039mg 1.666mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Lysine 1.123mg 1.8mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Methionine 0.346mg 0.555mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Phenylalanine 0.524mg 0.841mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Valine 0.638mg 1.024mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Histidine 0.513mg 0.823mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.001g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.001g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.234g 0.012g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0.004g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.032g 0.003g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.038g 0.007g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.246g 0.013g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.617g 0.366g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon Canadian bacon unprepared
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
Pork bacon
37%
Canadian bacon unprepared
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Pork bacon
55%
Canadian bacon unprepared

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared 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 unprepared - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167869/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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