Fried Tofu vs. Bacon
Nutrition comparison of Fried Tofu and Cooked Bacon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
fried tofu
versus
cooked
bacon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fried tofu and bacon:
- Both bacon and fried tofu are high in calories.
- Fried tofu has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, bacon contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Fried tofu is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fried Tofu (Tofu, fried) and Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bacon and fried tofu are high in calories. Bacon has 233% more calories than fried tofu - bacon has 898 calories per 100 grams and fried tofu has 270 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fried tofu is much heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bacon per calorie. Fried tofu has a macronutrient ratio of 26:12:62 and for bacon, 0:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fried Tofu | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 12% | ~ |
| Fat | 62% | 100% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bacon has less carbohydrates than fried tofu - fried tofu has 8.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Fried tofu is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than bacon - fried tofu has 3.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bacon has less sugar than fried tofu - fried tofu has 2.7g of sugar per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Fried tofu is an excellent source of protein and it has 267 times more protein than bacon - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and fried tofu has 18.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bacon is high in saturated fat and fried tofu has 91% less saturated fat than bacon - bacon has 32g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fried tofu has 2.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Fried tofu has less cholesterol than bacon - bacon has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fried tofu does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Bacon and fried tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - bacon has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fried tofu has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Fried tofu and bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fried tofu has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Fried tofu has more Vitamin K than bacon - fried tofu has 7.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Fried tofu has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, bacon contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
| Fried Tofu | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.17 MG | 0.004 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0.725 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.14 MG | 0.007 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.099 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.09 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fried tofu is an excellent source of calcium and it has 371 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and fried tofu has 372mg of calcium.
iron
Fried tofu is an excellent source of iron and it has 36 times more iron than bacon - bacon has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and fried tofu has 4.9mg of iron.
potassium
Fried tofu has 873% more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium per 100 grams and fried tofu has 146mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, fried tofu has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bacon per 100 grams.
| Fried Tofu | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 1.346 G | 0.476 G |
| Total | 1.346 G | 0.476 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both fried tofu and bacon contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Fried Tofu | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 10.044 G | 9.426 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.442 G |
| Total | 10.044 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: Fried Tofu (Tofu, fried) and Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does bacon or fried tofu contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bacon and fried tofu are high in calories. Bacon has 230% more calories than fried tofu - bacon has 898 calories in 100g and fried tofu has 270 calories.
Does bacon or fried tofu contain more calcium?
Fried tofu is a rich source of calcium and it has 371 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium in 100 grams and fried tofu has 372mg of calcium.
Does bacon or fried tofu contain more iron?
Fried tofu is an abundant source of iron and it has 36 times more iron than bacon - bacon has 0.13mg of iron in 100 grams and fried tofu has 4.9mg of iron.