Coconut Cream vs. Bacon
Nutrition comparison of Coconut Cream and Cooked Bacon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coconut cream
versus
cooked
bacon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut cream and bacon:
- Both bacon and coconut cream are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Coconut cream has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, bacon contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Coconut cream is a great source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Coconut cream is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coconut Cream (Nuts, coconut cream, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat)) and Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bacon and coconut cream are high in calories. Bacon has 172% more calories than coconut cream - bacon has 898 calories per 100 grams and coconut cream has 330 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coconut cream is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to bacon per calorie. Coconut cream has a macronutrient ratio of 4:8:89 and for bacon, 0:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut Cream | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 8% | ~ |
| Fat | 89% | 100% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bacon has less carbohydrates than coconut cream - coconut cream has 6.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Coconut cream is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than bacon - coconut cream has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Coconut cream has 50 times more protein than bacon - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and coconut cream has 3.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bacon and coconut cream are high in saturated fat. Bacon has a little more saturated fat (4%) than coconut cream by weight - bacon has 32g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut cream has 30.8g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Coconut cream has less cholesterol than bacon - bacon has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Coconut cream has more Vitamin C than bacon - coconut cream has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Bacon has more Vitamin A than coconut cream - bacon has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Coconut cream has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, bacon contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both coconut cream and bacon contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Coconut Cream | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.004 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.89 MG | 0.725 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.261 MG | 0.007 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.09 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Coconut cream has 1000% more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut cream has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Coconut cream is a great source of iron and it has 16 times more iron than bacon - bacon has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut cream has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Coconut cream is an excellent source of potassium and it has 20 times more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium per 100 grams and coconut cream has 325mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bacon has more linoleic acid than coconut cream per 100 grams.
| Coconut Cream | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.379 G | 9.426 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.442 G |
| Total | 0.379 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: Coconut Cream (Nuts, coconut cream, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat)) and Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does bacon or coconut cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bacon and coconut cream are high in calories. Bacon has 170% more calories than coconut cream - bacon has 898 calories in 100g and coconut cream has 330 calories.
Does bacon or coconut cream contain more potassium?
Coconut cream is a rich source of potassium and it has 20 times more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium in 100 grams and coconut cream has 325mg of potassium.