Beans vs Bacon bits
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA SR Legacy
Beans, cannellini, dry is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beans —
Bacon bits 476
Protein (g)
Beans 21.6
Bacon bits 32.0
Carbs (g)
Beans 59.8
Bacon bits 28.6
Fat (g)
Beans 2.20
Bacon bits 25.9
Fiber (g)
Beans —
Bacon bits 10.2
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bacon bits, meatless — 32.0g vs 21.6g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beans, cannellini, dry 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 | Beans | Bacon bits | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | — | 476 kcal | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 12.3 g | 8.00 g | +54% |
| Protein | 21.6 g | 32.0 g | -33% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.20 g | 25.9 g | -92% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 59.8 g | 28.6 g | +109% |
| Fiber, total dietary | — | 10.2 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | — | 4.05 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | — | 6.22 g | |
| Cholesterol | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | — | 1.90 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | — | 0.600 mg | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | — | 0.070 mg | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | — | 1.60 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | — | 0.080 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 127 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 135 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | — | 1.20 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 6.90 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 143 mg | 101 mg | +41% |
| Iron, Fe | 6.67 mg | 0.720 mg | +827% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 154 mg | 95.0 mg | +62% |
| Phosphorus, P | 412 mg | 217 mg | +90% |
| Potassium, K | 1424 mg | 145 mg | +882% |
| Sodium, Na | 0 mg | 1770 mg | -100% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.72 mg | 1.87 mg | +45% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.742 mg | 0.539 mg | +38% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.78 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | — | 7.40 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 345 kcal | — | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 337 kcal | — | |
| Energy | — | 1989 kj | |
| Nitrogen | 3.45 g | — | |
| Ash | 4.14 g | 5.50 g | -25% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Starch | 29.9 g | — | |
| Resistant starch | 33.0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 127 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 127 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 1.20 ug | |
| Retinol | — | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | — | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0.215 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 0.143 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | — | 2.67 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | — | 1.03 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | — | 6.22 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | — | 13.5 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | — | 12.1 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | — | 1.48 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
| Daidzein | — | 64.4 mg | |
| Genistein | — | 45.8 mg | |
| Isoflavones | |||
| Total isoflavones | — | 119 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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