Raw Bacon vs. Sweet Potatoes
Nutrition comparison of Raw Bacon and Sweet Potatoes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
raw bacon
versus
sweet potatoes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raw bacon and sweet potatoes:
- Both raw bacon and sweet potatoes are high in potassium.
- Raw bacon has 23.2 times less carbohydrates than sweet potato.
- Raw bacon is an excellent source of protein.
- Sweet potato has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, raw bacon contains more Vitamin B12.
- Sweet potato is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Sweet potato is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raw Bacon (Bacon, pre-sliced, reduced/low sodium, raw) and Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Raw bacon is high in calories and sweet potato has 79% less calories than raw bacon - raw bacon has 407 calories per 100 grams and sweet potato has 86 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raw bacon is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to sweet potatoes per calorie. Raw bacon has a macronutrient ratio of 13:1:87 and for sweet potatoes, 7:92:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raw Bacon | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 1% | 92% |
| Fat | 87% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Raw bacon has 23.2 times less carbohydrates than sweet potato - raw bacon has 0.83g of total carbs per 100 grams and sweet potato has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in sweet potatoes are made of 64% starch, 21% sugar and 15% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in raw bacon comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Sweet potato is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than raw bacon - sweet potato has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw bacon and sweet potatoes contain similar amounts of sugar - raw bacon has 0.83g of sugar per 100 grams and sweet potato has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Raw bacon is an excellent source of protein and it has 698% more protein than sweet potato - raw bacon has 12.5g of protein per 100 grams and sweet potato has 1.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both sweet potatoes and raw bacon are low in saturated fat - sweet potato has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sweet potato has more Vitamin C than raw bacon - sweet potato has 2.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Sweet potato is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than raw bacon - sweet potato has 709ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Raw bacon and sweet potatoes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raw bacon has 0.43mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sweet potato has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Sweet potatoes and raw bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sweet potato has 1.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sweet potato has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, raw bacon contains more Vitamin B12.
| Raw Bacon | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.061 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.557 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.8 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.209 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 11 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Sweet potato has 650% more calcium than raw bacon - raw bacon has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and sweet potato has 30mg of calcium.
iron
Raw bacon and sweet potatoes contain similar amounts of iron - raw bacon has 0.42mg of iron per 100 grams and sweet potato has 0.61mg of iron.
potassium
Both raw bacon and sweet potatoes are high in potassium. Raw bacon has 50% more potassium than sweet potato - raw bacon has 506mg of potassium per 100 grams and sweet potato has 337mg of potassium.
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: Raw Bacon (Bacon, pre-sliced, reduced/low sodium, raw) and Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) .
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FAQ
Does raw bacon or sweet potatoes contain more calories in 100 grams?Raw bacon is high in calories and sweet potato has 80% less calories than raw bacon - raw bacon has 407 calories in 100g and sweet potato has 86 calories.
Does raw bacon or sweet potatoes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, raw bacon has 23.2 times fewer carbohydrates than sweet potato - raw bacon has 0.83g of carbs for 100g and sweet potato has 20.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in sweet potatoes are made of 60% starch, 20% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in raw bacon comprise of 100% sugar.
Does raw bacon or sweet potatoes contain more potassium?
Both raw bacon and sweet potatoes are high in potassium. Raw bacon has 50% more potassium than sweet potato - raw bacon has 506mg of potassium in 100 grams and sweet potato has 337mg of potassium.