Turkey ham vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turkey ham and Canadian bacon different?
- Turkey ham is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and iron, while Canadian bacon is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B1, protein, selenium, potassium, and vitamin B6.
- Canadian bacon covers your daily need for vitamin B3 37% more than turkey ham.
- Turkey ham contains 2 times more vitamin B12 than Canadian bacon. Turkey ham contains 0.8µg of vitamin B12, while Canadian bacon contains 0.43µg.
USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried types were used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +68.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +294.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.9% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +86% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +190.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +142.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.669mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.12mg | 9.988mg | 37% |
| Protein | 16.3g | 28.31g | 24% |
| Potassium | 253mg | 999mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 38.2µg | 50.4µg | 22% |
| Choline | 104.8mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.28mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8µg | 0.43µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.72mg | 14% | |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.185mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.56mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 909mg | 993mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 1.73mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 289mg | 309mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.873g | 0.485g | 3% |
| Fats | 4g | 2.78g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 0.36g | 2% | |
| Calories | 118kcal | 146kcal | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 67mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D* | 9 IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.2g | 1.039g | 1% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.011g | 1% | |
| Protein per 100 calories | 14g | 19g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 72kcal | 52kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 85g | 68g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.8 | 1.7 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 3.1g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Carbs | 3.1g | 1.8g | 0% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.2g | 1.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.337g | 1.255g | 0% |
| 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 (DHA) | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.014g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
3.1 g
Protein:
28.31 g
Fats:
2.78 g
Carbs:
1.8 g
Water:
62.5 g
Other:
4.61 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +72.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +73.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.873 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.485 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +80% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.4% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~1.255g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.5 g
Glucose:
0.7 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 GlucoseGlucose | +133.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +80% |
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Starch
~0g
~equal in
Fructose
~0g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
