Roast beef vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between roast beef and Canadian bacon
- Roast beef has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, and zinc, while Canadian bacon has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, choline, potassium, and phosphorus.
- Roast beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 67% higher.
- Canadian bacon contains 4 times less iron than roast beef. Roast beef contains 2.05mg of iron, while Canadian bacon contains 0.56mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced 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 more IronIron | +266.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +242.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +374.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1455.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +138.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.62 g
Fats:
3.69 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
3.33 g
Protein:
28.31 g
Fats:
2.78 g
Carbs:
1.8 g
Water:
62.5 g
Other:
4.61 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +181.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.27 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 | +21.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +79.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.29 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.04µg | 0.43µg | 67% |
| Selenium | 14.7µg | 50.4µg | 65% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.669mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.581mg | 9.988mg | 28% |
| Protein | 18.62g | 28.31g | 19% |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 0.56mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.28mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 3.2mg | 1.73mg | 13% |
| Choline | 43.9mg | 104.8mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 647mg | 999mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 242mg | 309mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 853mg | 993mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 67mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.566mg | 0.72mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.185mg | 2% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 146kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.521g | 1.255g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.318g | 1.039g | 1% |
| Fats | 3.69g | 2.78g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.27g | 0.485g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 9IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.64g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0.64g | 1.8g | 0% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.29g | 1.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.148g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.332mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.226mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.294mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.479mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.764mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.41mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.134mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.14g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.