Turkey bacon vs Canadian bacon - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Turkey bacon and Canadian bacon
- Turkey bacon has more Vitamin B12, Iron, and Zinc, however Canadian bacon has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Canadian bacon is 40% higher.
- Canadian bacon has 5 times less Saturated Fat than Turkey bacon. Turkey bacon has 4.52g of Saturated Fat, while Canadian bacon has 0.9g.
Food types used in this article are Turkey bacon, unprepared 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+1233.3%
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Iron
+218.2%
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Zinc
+106.5%
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Copper
+28.3%
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Magnesium
+25%
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Potassium
+95.7%
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Sodium
-29.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 240
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Calcium
+1233.3%
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Iron
+218.2%
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Zinc
+106.5%
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Copper
+28.3%
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Magnesium
+25%
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Potassium
+95.7%
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Sodium
-29.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 240
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+68.1%
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Vitamin B5
+10.7%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin B12
+221.6%
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Vitamin E
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+1603.3%
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Vitamin B3
+79.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.61
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.241
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+68.1%
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Vitamin B5
+10.7%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin B12
+221.6%
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Vitamin E
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+1603.3%
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Vitamin B3
+79.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.61
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.241
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+546.2%
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Carbs
+41%
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Protein
+27.4%
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Water
+17%
Equal in Other - 3.39
Protein:
15.94 g
Fats:
16.93 g
Carbs:
1.89 g
Water:
61.83 g
Other:
3.41 g
Protein:
20.31 g
Fats:
2.62 g
Carbs:
1.34 g
Water:
72.34 g
Other:
3.39 g
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Fats
+546.2%
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Carbs
+41%
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Protein
+27.4%
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Water
+17%
Equal in Other - 3.39
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+470.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+906.2%
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Saturated Fat
-80.1%
Saturated Fat:
4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.699 g
Saturated Fat:
0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.09 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.467 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+470.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+906.2%
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Saturated Fat
-80.1%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+235.7%
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Glucose
+∞%
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.35 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.7 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+235.7%
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Glucose
+∞%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in glycemic index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.89g | 1.34g |
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| Protein | 15.94g | 20.31g |
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| Fats | 16.93g | 2.62g |
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| Carbs | 1.89g | 1.34g |
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| Calories | 226kcal | 110kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.9g |
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| Calcium | 80mg | 6mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.44mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 222mg | 240mg |
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| Potassium | 349mg | 683mg |
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| Sodium | 1069mg | 751mg |
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| Zinc | 2.54mg | 1.23mg |
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| Copper | 0.068mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin A | 34IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.511mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.237mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.032mg | 7.227mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.675mg | 0.61mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.244mg | 0.241mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.19µg | 0.37µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.241mg |
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| Threonine | 0.89mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.958mg |
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| Leucine | 1.666mg |
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| Lysine | 1.8mg |
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| Methionine | 0.555mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.841mg |
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| Valine | 1.024mg |
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| Histidine | 0.823mg |
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| Cholesterol | 86mg | 48mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.184g | 0.007g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.52g | 0.9g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.004g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.223g | 1.09g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.699g | 0.467g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.027g | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.197g | 0.366g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.241g | 0.012g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.003g | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | 0.007g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low glycemic index diet | Equal | |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canadian bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.62g)
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 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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