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

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Significant differences between Pork bacon and Canadian bacon unprepared

  • Pork bacon is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Copper, while Canadian bacon unprepared is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Pork bacon covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 66% more than Canadian bacon unprepared.
  • Pork bacon has 3 times more Copper than Canadian bacon unprepared. Pork bacon has 0.182mg of Copper, while Canadian bacon unprepared has 0.053mg.
  • Canadian bacon unprepared is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked 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.
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
8
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2
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +238.6%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.8%
Contains more Zinc +173.2%
Contains more Copper +243.4%
Contains more Manganese +46.7%
Contains more Selenium +59%
Contains more Potassium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -65.8%
Pork bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 22% 217% 48% 287% 92% 61% 3% 322%
Canadian bacon unprepared
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 15% 103% 61% 98% 34% 18% 2% 203%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +238.6%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.8%
Contains more Zinc +173.2%
Contains more Copper +243.4%
Contains more Manganese +46.7%
Contains more Selenium +59%
Contains more Potassium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -65.8%

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.
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
8
:
3
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +213.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Pork bacon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 7% 0% 0% 87% 58% 200% 62% 72% 2% 145% 1%
Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 3% 0% 128% 33% 136% 37% 56% 3% 47% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +213.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.8%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
4
:
1
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared
Contains more Protein +75.9%
Contains more Fats +1551.5%
Contains more Other +110.3%
Contains more Water +477.8%
Equal in Carbs - 1.34
Pork bacon
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Canadian bacon unprepared
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 Protein +75.9%
Contains more Fats +1551.5%
Contains more Other +110.3%
Contains more Water +477.8%
Equal in Carbs - 1.34

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
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:
1
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1649.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +940.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Pork bacon
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.859 g
Canadian bacon unprepared
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.09 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.467 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1649.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +940.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%

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
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Canadian bacon unprepared Opinion
Net carbs 1.35g 1.34g Pork bacon
Protein 35.73g 20.31g Pork bacon
Fats 43.27g 2.62g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.35g 1.34g Pork bacon
Calories 548kcal 110kcal Pork bacon
Sugar 0g 0.9g Pork bacon
Calcium 10mg 6mg Pork bacon
Iron 1.49mg 0.44mg Pork bacon
Magnesium 30mg 20mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 506mg 240mg Pork bacon
Potassium 539mg 683mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Sodium 2193mg 751mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Zinc 3.36mg 1.23mg Pork bacon
Copper 0.182mg 0.053mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.022mg 0.015mg Pork bacon
Selenium 59µg 37.1µg Pork bacon
Vitamin A 37IU 0IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.22mg Pork bacon
Vitamin D 6IU Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin D 0.1µg Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.511mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.141mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 7.227mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.61mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.241mg Pork bacon
Folate 2µg 4µg Canadian bacon unprepared
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 0.37µg Pork bacon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.241mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.399mg 0.89mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.676mg 0.958mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.782mg 1.666mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg 1.8mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg 0.555mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.841mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg 1.024mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg 0.823mg Pork bacon
Cholesterol 107mg 48mg Canadian bacon unprepared
Trans Fat 0g 0.007g Pork bacon
Saturated Fat 14.187g 0.9g Canadian bacon unprepared
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon unprepared
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon unprepared
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Canadian bacon unprepared
Monounsaturated Fat 19.065g 1.09g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 0.467g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g 0.013g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g 0.366g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g 0.012g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Canadian bacon unprepared
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Canadian bacon unprepared

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon Canadian bacon unprepared
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
53%
Pork bacon
37%
Canadian bacon unprepared
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
55%
Canadian bacon unprepared

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared contains less Sodium (difference - 1442mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.287g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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/167914/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.