Bacon vs. Pork
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Bacon and Cooked Pork
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
bacon
versus
cooked
pork
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bacon and pork:
- Both pork and bacon are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Pork has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Pork is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) and Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pork and bacon are high in calories. Bacon has 202% more calories than pork - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and bacon has 898 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bacon is much lighter in protein, much heavier in fat and similar to pork for carbs. Bacon has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for pork, 36:0:65 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bacon | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | ~ |
| Fat | 100% | 65% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
Protein
protein
Pork is an excellent source of protein and it has 366 times more protein than bacon - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and bacon has 0.07g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pork and bacon are high in saturated fat. Bacon has 314% more saturated fat than pork - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and bacon has 32g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pork and bacon contain similar amounts of cholesterol - pork has 94mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and bacon has 97mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pork has more Vitamin C than bacon - pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pork and bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bacon has 11ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Pork has more Vitamin D than bacon - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pork and bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Bacon | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.004 MG | 0.706 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.22 MG |
| Niacin | 0.725 MG | 4.206 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.007 MG | 0.52 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005 MG | 0.391 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09 UG | 0.54 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pork has 21 times more calcium than bacon - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and bacon has 1mg of calcium.
iron
Pork has 892% more iron than bacon - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and bacon has 0.13mg of iron.
potassium
Pork is an excellent source of potassium and it has 23 times more potassium than bacon - pork has 362mg of potassium per 100 grams and bacon has 15mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bacon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pork per 100 grams.
| Bacon | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.476 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.476 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bacon has more linoleic acid than pork per 100 grams.
| Bacon | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.191 G | 0.08 G |
| linoleic acid | 9.426 G | 1.64 G |
| Total | 9.617 G | 1.72 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does pork or bacon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pork and bacon are high in calories. Bacon has 200% more calories than pork - pork has 297 calories in 100g and bacon has 898 calories.
Is pork or bacon better for protein?
Pork is a fantastic source of protein and it has 366 times more protein than bacon - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and bacon has 0.07g of protein.
Does pork or bacon contain more potassium?
Pork is a rich source of potassium and it has 23 times more potassium than bacon - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and bacon has 15mg of potassium.