Pork leg vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pork leg and Canadian bacon?
- Pork leg is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and vitamin B1, while Canadian bacon is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, potassium, and phosphorus.
- Canadian bacon's daily need coverage for sodium is 41% higher.
- Canadian bacon has 6 times less saturated fat than pork leg. Pork leg has 6.54g of saturated fat, while Canadian bacon has 1.039g.
We used Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean, and fat, raw and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +51.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +43.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +217.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +71.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +46.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +118.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.47 g
Other:
1.23 g
Protein:
28.31 g
Fats:
2.78 g
Carbs:
1.8 g
Water:
62.5 g
Other:
4.61 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +578.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +274.8% |
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Water
~62.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.01 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 | +567.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +314.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 47mg | 993mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 50.4µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.574mg | 9.988mg | 34% |
| Fats | 18.87g | 2.78g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 6.54g | 1.039g | 25% |
| Protein | 17.43g | 28.31g | 22% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 999mg | 20% |
| Choline | 104.8mg | 19% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.38g | 1.255g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 309mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.01g | 0.485g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.401mg | 0.28mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.63µg | 0.43µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.736mg | 0.669mg | 6% |
| Calories | 245kcal | 146kcal | 5% |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 0.56mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 1.93mg | 1.73mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 67mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 9IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.685mg | 0.72mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.185mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Calcium | 5mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.2g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.023mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.776mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.787mg | 1.32mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.376mg | 2.294mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.55mg | 2.479mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.444mg | 0.764mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.689mg | 1.158mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.931mg | 1.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.659mg | 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 |
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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
42%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 946mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.501g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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