Pork

Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried

FDC 168383slice (14 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 57 · +20 vs Pork median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried is middling for nutrient density at 57 of 100. Within pork it ranks 16 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (57% DV), an excellent source of potassium (21% DV). Most of its 146 calories per 100 grams come from protein. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (993 mg per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 28.3 g · 78%Carb 1.8 g · 5%Fat 2.8 g · 17%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories146 kcal7%
Total fat2.8 g4%
Saturated fat1 g5%
Cholesterol67 mg22%
Sodium993 mg43%
Carbohydrate1.8 g1%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars1.2 g
Protein28 g57%
Potassium999 mg21%
Calcium7 mg1%
Iron0.56 mg3%
Magnesium27 mg6%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.41 mg3%

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FDC 168383

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein57% DV
Potassium21% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the pork median

Nutrient density57 vs 37 median
Protein / 100 g28 vs 18 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g993 vs 87 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (loin and shoulder blade), separable lean only, cookedDensity 58 vs 57Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, brain, rawDensity 59 vs 57Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (loin and shoulder blade), separable lean only, rawDensity 63 vs 57

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