Beans vs Bacon bits
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Bacon bits, meatless is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beans 124
Bacon bits 476
Protein (g)
Beans 7.98
Bacon bits 32.0
Carbs (g)
Beans 21.5
Bacon bits 28.6
Fat (g)
Beans 1.05
Bacon bits 25.9
Fiber (g)
Beans 5.50
Bacon bits 10.2
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bacon bits, meatless — 32.0g vs 7.98g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids — 124 vs 476 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Bacon bits, meatless 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 | 124 kcal | 476 kcal | -74% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 68.1 g | 8.00 g | +751% |
| Protein | 7.98 g | 32.0 g | -75% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.05 g | 25.9 g | -96% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 21.5 g | 28.6 g | -25% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5.50 g | 10.2 g | -46% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.181 g | 4.05 g | -96% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.029 g | 6.22 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.200 mg | 1.90 mg | -89% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.067 mg | 0.600 mg | -89% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.016 mg | 0.070 mg | -77% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.460 mg | 1.60 mg | -71% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | — | 0.080 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 28.0 ug | 127 ug | -78% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 135 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 1.20 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 6.90 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 57.0 mg | 101 mg | -44% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.50 mg | 0.720 mg | +108% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 30.0 mg | 95.0 mg | -68% |
| Phosphorus, P | 121 mg | 217 mg | -44% |
| Potassium, K | 277 mg | 145 mg | +91% |
| Sodium, Na | 231 mg | 1770 mg | -87% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.750 mg | 1.87 mg | -60% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.272 mg | 0.539 mg | -50% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.384 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 1.60 ug | 7.40 ug | -78% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 519 kj | 1989 kj | -74% |
| Ash | 1.36 g | 5.50 g | -75% |
| Total Sugars | 3.80 g | 0 g | |
| Sucrose | 3.47 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0.230 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0.100 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 28.0 ug | 127 ug | -78% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 28.0 ug | 127 ug | -78% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 1.20 ug | |
| Retinol | — | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | — | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 0 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 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.215 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.007 g | 0.143 g | -95% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.119 g | 2.67 g | -96% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.055 g | 1.03 g | -95% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.012 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.017 g | 6.22 g | -100% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.193 g | 13.5 g | -99% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.120 g | 12.1 g | -99% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.073 g | 1.48 g | -95% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.095 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.293 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.377 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.677 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.558 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.104 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.075 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.471 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.189 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.460 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.437 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.219 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.362 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.999 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 1.28 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.323 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.456 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.500 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Daidzein | — | 64.4 mg | |
| Genistein | — | 45.8 mg | |
| Isoflavones | |||
| Total isoflavones | — | 119 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Iron, Fe +108% in Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin -100% in Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids Potassium, K +91% in Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid -89% in Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids
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