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Scrapple vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Scrapple and Canadian bacon different?

  • Scrapple is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Copper, however, Canadian bacon is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Scrapple is 70% higher.
  • Scrapple contains 5 times more Saturated Fat than Canadian bacon. While Scrapple contains 4.732g of Saturated Fat, Canadian bacon contains only 1.039g.

Scrapple, pork and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried are the varieties used in this article.

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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 9.3% 2.1% 14% 71% 71% 29% 33% 63% 0% 95%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 2.1% 88% 21% 21% 47% 132% 130% 2.1% 275%
Contains more IronIron +237.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +236.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +532.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +306.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +189.7%
~equal in Calcium ~7mg

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 8.3% 125% 3% 9% 29% 66% 43% 0% 28% 39% 8.5% 3.8% 39%
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% 8.2% 6% 167% 43% 187% 43% 65% 54% 0.5% 3% 57%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1600%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +476.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +339.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +38.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +44.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 14% 14% 62%
Protein: 8.06 g
Fats: 13.87 g
Carbs: 14.06 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.54 g
28% 3% 2% 63% 5%
Protein: 28.31 g
Fats: 2.78 g
Carbs: 1.8 g
Water: 62.5 g
Other: 4.61 g
Contains more FatsFats +398.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +681.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +251.2%
Contains more OtherOther +199.4%
~equal in Water ~62.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 49% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.732 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.664 g
37% 45% 17%
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 +390.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +243.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
75% 25%
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 +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +50%
~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.
Scrapple Canadian bacon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scrapple Canadian bacon Opinion
Calories 213kcal 146kcal Scrapple
Protein 8.06g 28.31g Canadian bacon
Fats 13.87g 2.78g Scrapple
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg Scrapple
Net carbs 13.76g 1.8g Scrapple
Carbs 14.06g 1.8g Scrapple
Cholesterol 49mg 67mg Scrapple
Vitamin D 13IU 9IU Scrapple
Magnesium 13mg 27mg Canadian bacon
Calcium 7mg 7mg
Potassium 158mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Iron 1.89mg 0.56mg Scrapple
Sugar 0.2g 1.2g Scrapple
Fiber 0.3g 0g Scrapple
Copper 0.212mg 0.063mg Scrapple
Zinc 1.06mg 1.73mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 76mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 482mg 993mg Scrapple
Vitamin A 2086IU 0IU Scrapple
Vitamin A RAE 626µg 0µg Scrapple
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.2µg Scrapple
Manganese 0.016mg Canadian bacon
Selenium 17.4µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.116mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.185mg Scrapple
Vitamin B3 2.273mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.28mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.43µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin K 3.4µg 0.2µg Scrapple
Folate 5µg 4µg Scrapple
Trans Fat 0.008g Scrapple
Choline 72.4mg 104.8mg Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 4.732g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.156g 1.255g Scrapple
Polyunsaturated fat 1.664g 0.485g Scrapple
Tryptophan 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Canadian bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scrapple Canadian bacon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
31%
Scrapple
49%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Scrapple
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrapple
Scrapple contains less Sodium (difference - 511mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.693g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Scrapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172969/nutrients
  2. Canadian bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168383/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.