Cornstarch vs. Bacon

Nutrition comparison of Cornstarch and Cooked Bacon


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of cornstarch versus cooked bacon (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cornstarch and bacon:

  • Both bacon and cornstarch are high in calories.
  • Bacon has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cornstarch and bacon is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

calories

Both bacon and cornstarch are high in calories. Bacon has 136% more calories than cornstarch - bacon has 898 calories per 100 grams and cornstarch has 381 calories.

Cornstarch Bacon
Protein ~ ~
Carbohydrates 99% ~
Fat ~ 100%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Cornstarch is high in carbohydrates and bacon has less carbohydrates than cornstarch - cornstarch has 91.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.

dietary fiber

Cornstarch has more dietary fiber than bacon - cornstarch has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Bacon and cornstarch contain similar amounts of protein - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and cornstarch has 0.26g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Bacon is high in saturated fat and cornstarch has 100% less saturated fat than bacon - bacon has 32g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cornstarch has 0.01g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Cornstarch has less cholesterol than bacon - bacon has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin A

Bacon has more Vitamin A than cornstarch - bacon has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Bacon has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12.

Cornstarch Bacon
Thiamin ~ 0.004 MG
Riboflavin ~ 0.015 MG
Niacin ~ 0.725 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.007 MG
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.005 MG
Vitamin B12 ~ 0.09 UG

Minerals

calcium

Bacon and cornstarch contain similar amounts of calcium - bacon has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and cornstarch has 2mg of calcium.

iron

Bacon and cornstarch contain similar amounts of iron - bacon has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and cornstarch has 0.47mg of iron.

potassium

Bacon and cornstarch contain similar amounts of potassium - bacon has 15mg of potassium per 100 grams and cornstarch has 3mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bacon has more linoleic acid than cornstarch per 100 grams.

Cornstarch Bacon
linoleic acid 0.025 G 9.426 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.442 G
Total 0.025 G 9.868 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cornstarch or Bacon .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) .

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FAQ

Does bacon or cornstarch contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both bacon and cornstarch are high in calories. Bacon has 140% more calories than cornstarch - bacon has 898 calories in 100g and cornstarch has 381 calories.

Does cornstarch or bacon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cornstarch is high in carbohydrates and bacon has fewer carbohydrates than cornstarch - cornstarch has 91.3g of carbs for 100g and bacon has no carbs..