Beans vs Bacon bits
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beans 337
Bacon bits 476
Protein (g)
Beans 22.5
Bacon bits 32.0
Carbs (g)
Beans 61.3
Bacon bits 28.6
Fat (g)
Beans 1.06
Bacon bits 25.9
Fiber (g)
Beans 15.2
Bacon bits 10.2
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bacon bits, meatless — 32.0g vs 22.5g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, raw — 337 vs 476 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, raw 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 | 337 kcal | 476 kcal | -29% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 11.8 g | 8.00 g | +47% |
| Protein | 22.5 g | 32.0 g | -30% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.06 g | 25.9 g | -96% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 61.3 g | 28.6 g | +114% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 15.2 g | 10.2 g | +49% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.154 g | 4.05 g | -96% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.082 g | 6.22 g | -99% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 4.50 mg | 1.90 mg | +137% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.608 mg | 0.600 mg | +1% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.215 mg | 0.070 mg | +207% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.11 mg | 1.60 mg | +32% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.780 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.397 mg | 0.080 mg | +396% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 394 ug | 127 ug | +210% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 65.9 mg | 135 mg | -51% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 1.20 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.210 mg | 6.90 mg | -97% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 83.0 mg | 101 mg | -18% |
| Iron, Fe | 6.69 mg | 0.720 mg | +829% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 138 mg | 95.0 mg | +45% |
| Phosphorus, P | 406 mg | 217 mg | +87% |
| Potassium, K | 1359 mg | 145 mg | +837% |
| Sodium, Na | 12.0 mg | 1770 mg | -99% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.79 mg | 1.87 mg | +49% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.699 mg | 0.539 mg | +30% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.11 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 3.20 ug | 7.40 ug | -57% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1408 kj | 1989 kj | -29% |
| Ash | 3.37 g | 5.50 g | -39% |
| Total Sugars | 2.10 g | 0 g | |
| Fluoride, F | 2.20 ug | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 394 ug | 127 ug | +210% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 394 ug | 127 ug | +210% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 1.20 ug | -100% |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 5.60 ug | 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 g | 0.143 g | -100% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.136 g | 2.67 g | -95% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.018 g | 1.03 g | -98% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.082 g | 6.22 g | -99% |
| 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 | 0.586 g | 13.5 g | -96% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.228 g | 12.1 g | -98% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.358 g | 1.48 g | -76% |
| 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) | 0.267 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.948 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.995 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.80 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.55 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.339 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.245 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.22 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.634 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.18 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.39 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.627 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.945 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 2.72 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 3.44 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.880 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.955 g | — | |
| Serine | 1.23 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Daidzein | 0.014 mg | 64.4 mg | -100% |
| Genistein | 0.010 mg | 45.8 mg | -100% |
| Proanthocyanidin dimers | 26.4 mg | — | |
| Proanthocyanidin trimers | 29.1 mg | — | |
| Proanthocyanidin 4-6mers | 118 mg | — | |
| Proanthocyanidin 7-10mers | 105 mg | — | |
| Proanthocyanidin polymers (>10mers) | 263 mg | — | |
| Fluoride | |||
| Mean mcg/100g ** | 2.25 mg | — | |
| Isoflavones | |||
| Total isoflavones | 0.023 mg | 119 mg | -100% |
* 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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