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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +238.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +243.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +173.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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% 3.7% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
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% 1.5% 128% 33% 136% 37% 56% 46% 0% 3% 42%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +213.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 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 ProteinProtein +75.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1551.5%
Contains more OtherOther +110.3%
Contains more WaterWater +477.8%
~equal in Carbs ~1.34g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 50% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 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 +1649.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +940.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Fats 43.27g 2.62g 63%
Sodium 2193mg 751mg 63%
Saturated fat 14.187g 0.9g 60%
Monounsaturated fat 19.065g 1.09g 45%
Selenium 59µg 37.1µg 40%
Phosphorus 506mg 240mg 38%
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 0.37µg 33%
Protein 35.73g 20.31g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 0.467g 29%
Calories 548kcal 110kcal 22%
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 7.227mg 21%
Cholesterol 107mg 48mg 20%
Zinc 3.36mg 1.23mg 19%
Copper 0.182mg 0.053mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.511mg 14%
Iron 1.49mg 0.44mg 13%
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.61mg 8%
Choline 119.3mg 76.1mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.141mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.241mg 5%
Potassium 539mg 683mg 4%
Magnesium 30mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg 1%
Folate 2µg 4µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Carbs 1.35g 1.34g 0%
Net carbs 1.35g 1.34g N/A
Calcium 10mg 6mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.9g N/A
Manganese 0.022mg 0.015mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.007g N/A
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.241mg 0%
Threonine 1.399mg 0.89mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.676mg 0.958mg 0%
Leucine 2.782mg 1.666mg 0%
Lysine 2.964mg 1.8mg 0%
Methionine 0.795mg 0.555mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.841mg 0%
Valine 1.901mg 1.024mg 0%
Histidine 1.343mg 0.823mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g 0.366g N/A

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
54%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canadian bacon unprepared
Canadian bacon unprepared contains less Sodium (difference - 1442mg)
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.