Bacon vs Barbecue loaf
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Barbecue loaf, pork, beef is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Bacon 253
Barbecue loaf 173
Protein (g)
Bacon 13.3
Barbecue loaf 15.8
Carbs (g)
Bacon 4.80
Barbecue loaf 6.40
Fat (g)
Bacon 20.0
Barbecue loaf 8.90
Fiber (g)
Bacon 0
Barbecue loaf 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Barbecue loaf, pork, beef — 15.8g vs 13.3g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Barbecue loaf, pork, beef — 173 vs 253 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Barbecue loaf, pork, beef scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Bacon | Barbecue loaf | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 253 kcal | 173 kcal | +46% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 58.9 g | 64.8 g | -9% |
| Protein | 13.3 g | 15.8 g | -16% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 20.0 g | 8.90 g | +125% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 4.80 g | 6.40 g | -25% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 6.67 g | 3.17 g | +110% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 8.57 g | 4.14 g | +107% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 37.0 mg | +170% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 24.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.029 mg | 0.360 mg | -92% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.183 mg | 0.248 mg | -26% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.22 mg | 2.27 mg | +175% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.616 mg | 1.57 mg | -61% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.401 mg | 0.260 mg | +54% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 6.00 ug | 9.00 ug | -33% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 56.9 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.660 ug | 1.68 ug | -61% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 8.00 ug | 3.00 ug | +167% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 2.70 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.200 ug | 0.900 ug | -78% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 10.0 mg | 55.0 mg | -82% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.720 mg | 1.16 mg | -38% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 19.0 mg | 17.0 mg | +12% |
| Phosphorus, P | 145 mg | 132 mg | +10% |
| Potassium, K | 156 mg | 329 mg | -53% |
| Sodium, Na | 900 mg | 1334 mg | -33% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.61 mg | 2.46 mg | -35% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.063 mg | 0.070 mg | -10% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.011 mg | 0.040 mg | -72% |
| Selenium, Se | 19.4 ug | 21.3 ug | -9% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1057 kj | 724 kj | +46% |
| Ash | 2.93 g | 4.04 g | -27% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 6.00 ug | 9.00 ug | -33% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 6.00 ug | 9.00 ug | -33% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 8.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 25.0 IU | 68.0 IU | -63% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 10.0 IU | 36.0 IU | -72% |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0.200 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 10.8 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.010 g | 0.040 g | -75% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.042 g | 0.020 g | +110% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.131 g | 0.140 g | -6% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.022 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 4.21 g | 1.89 g | +123% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.035 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.80 g | 1.09 g | +65% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.274 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.138 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.005 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.149 g | 0.350 g | -57% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.006 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 8.24 g | 3.80 g | +117% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.168 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 4.28 g | 0.810 g | +428% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 3.10 g | 0.720 g | +331% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 1.10 g | 0.090 g | +1126% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.007 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.005 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.037 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.004 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | 0.008 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.004 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.002 g | 0 g | |
| Phytosterols | — | 0 mg | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.189 g | 0.171 g | +11% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.653 g | 0.684 g | -5% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.517 g | 0.732 g | -29% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.25 g | 1.28 g | -2% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.48 g | 1.32 g | +12% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.470 g | 0.395 g | +19% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.172 g | 0.196 g | -12% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.587 g | 0.640 g | -8% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.532 g | 0.539 g | -1% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.586 g | 0.795 g | -26% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.06 g | 0.972 g | +9% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.487 g | 0.517 g | -6% |
| Alanine | 1.02 g | 0.886 g | +16% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.45 g | 1.40 g | +4% |
| Glutamic acid | 2.46 g | 2.52 g | -2% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.927 g | 0.837 g | +11% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.06 g | 0.914 g | +16% |
| Serine | 0.724 g | 0.677 g | +7% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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