Bacon vs. Nutmeg
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Bacon and Nutmeg
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
bacon
versus
nutmeg
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bacon and nutmeg:
- Both bacon and nutmeg are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Nutmeg has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, bacon contains more Vitamin B12.
- Nutmeg has signficantly more protein than bacon.
- Nutmeg is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) and Nutmeg (Spices, nutmeg, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bacon and nutmeg are high in calories. Bacon has 71% more calories than nutmeg - bacon has 898 calories per 100 grams and nutmeg has 525 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bacon is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to nutmeg for protein. Bacon has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for nutmeg, 3:37:60 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bacon | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 37% |
| Fat | 100% | 60% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nutmeg is high in carbohydrates and bacon has less carbohydrates than nutmeg - nutmeg has 49.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Nutmeg is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than bacon - nutmeg has 20.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bacon has less sugar than nutmeg - nutmeg has 3g of sugar per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Nutmeg has signficantly more protein than bacon - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and nutmeg has 5.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bacon and nutmeg are high in saturated fat. Bacon has 23% more saturated fat than nutmeg - bacon has 32g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutmeg has 25.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Nutmeg has less cholesterol than bacon - bacon has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and nutmeg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nutmeg has more Vitamin C than bacon - nutmeg has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Bacon and nutmeg contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - bacon has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nutmeg has 5ug of Vitamin A.
The B Vitamins
Nutmeg has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, bacon contains more Vitamin B12. Both bacon and nutmeg contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Bacon | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.004 MG | 0.346 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.725 MG | 1.299 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.007 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 76 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Nutmeg is an excellent source of calcium and it has 183 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutmeg has 184mg of calcium.
iron
Nutmeg is an excellent source of iron and it has 22 times more iron than bacon - bacon has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and nutmeg has 3mg of iron.
potassium
Nutmeg is an excellent source of potassium and it has 22 times more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutmeg has 350mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bacon has more linoleic acid than nutmeg per 100 grams.
| Bacon | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.442 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 9.426 G | 0.35 G |
| Total | 9.868 G | 0.35 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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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does bacon or nutmeg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bacon and nutmeg are high in calories. Bacon has 70% more calories than nutmeg - bacon has 898 calories in 100g and nutmeg has 525 calories.
Does nutmeg or bacon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nutmeg is high in carbohydrates and bacon has fewer carbohydrates than nutmeg - nutmeg has 49.3g of carbs for 100g and bacon has no carbs..
Does bacon or nutmeg contain more calcium?
Nutmeg is a rich source of calcium and it has 183 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium in 100 grams and nutmeg has 184mg of calcium.
Does bacon or nutmeg contain more iron?
Nutmeg is an abundant source of iron and it has 22 times more iron than bacon - bacon has 0.13mg of iron in 100 grams and nutmeg has 3mg of iron.
Does bacon or nutmeg contain more potassium?
Nutmeg is a rich source of potassium and it has 22 times more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutmeg has 350mg of potassium.