Buttermilk vs. Bacon
Nutrition comparison of Buttermilk and Cooked Bacon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
buttermilk
versus
cooked
bacon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in buttermilk and bacon:
- Buttermilk has 7.8 times less cholesterol than bacon.
- Buttermilk has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, bacon contains more niacin.
- Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than bacon.
- Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bacon is high in calories and buttermilk has 93% less calories than bacon - bacon has 898 calories per 100 grams and buttermilk has 62 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, buttermilk is much heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bacon per calorie. Buttermilk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for bacon, 0:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Buttermilk | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | ~ |
| Fat | 48% | 100% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both buttermilk and bacon are low in carbohydrates - buttermilk has 4.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bacon has less sugar than buttermilk - buttermilk has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Buttermilk has 44 times more protein than bacon - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and buttermilk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bacon is high in saturated fat and buttermilk has 94% less saturated fat than bacon - bacon has 32g of saturated fat per 100 grams and buttermilk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Buttermilk has 7.8 times less cholesterol than bacon - bacon has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and buttermilk has 11mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Buttermilk has 327% more Vitamin A than bacon - bacon has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and buttermilk has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than bacon - buttermilk has 52iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Buttermilk and bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - buttermilk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Buttermilk and bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - buttermilk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Buttermilk has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, bacon contains more niacin.
| Buttermilk | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.047 MG | 0.004 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.172 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.09 MG | 0.725 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 0.007 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.46 UG | 0.09 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 114 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.
iron
Bacon and buttermilk contain similar amounts of iron - bacon has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Buttermilk has 800% more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 135mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bacon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than buttermilk per 100 grams.
| Buttermilk | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.076 G | 0.476 G |
| Total | 0.076 G | 0.476 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bacon has more linoleic acid than buttermilk per 100 grams.
| Buttermilk | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.122 G | 9.426 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.442 G |
| Total | 0.122 G | 9.868 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does bacon or buttermilk contain more calories in 100 grams?Bacon is high in calories and buttermilk has 90% less calories than bacon - bacon has 898 calories in 100g and buttermilk has 62 calories.
Does buttermilk or bacon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both buttermilk and bacon are low in carbohydrates - buttermilk has 4.9g of carbs for 100g and bacon has no carbs..
Does bacon or buttermilk contain more calcium?
Buttermilk is a rich source of calcium and it has 114 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium in 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.