Beef vs Bacon and beef sticks
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Bacon and beef sticks is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beef 147
Bacon and 517
Protein (g)
Beef 21.8
Bacon and 29.1
Carbs (g)
Beef 0.360
Bacon and 0.800
Fat (g)
Beef 5.82
Bacon and 44.2
Fiber (g)
Beef 0
Bacon and 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bacon and beef sticks — 29.1g vs 21.8g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beef, cured, pastrami — 147 vs 517 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Bacon and beef sticks 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 | Beef | Bacon and beef sticks | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 147 kcal | 517 kcal | -72% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 69.5 g | 21.6 g | +222% |
| Protein | 21.8 g | 29.1 g | -25% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.82 g | 44.2 g | -87% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.360 g | 0.800 g | -55% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.68 g | 16.0 g | -83% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.12 g | 21.9 g | -90% |
| Cholesterol | 68.0 mg | 102 mg | -33% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.300 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.052 mg | 0.600 mg | -91% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.161 mg | 0.285 mg | -44% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4.26 mg | 4.87 mg | -12% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.265 mg | 1.06 mg | -75% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.221 mg | 0.500 mg | -56% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 6.00 ug | 2.00 ug | +200% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 81.6 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.87 ug | 1.90 ug | -2% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 22.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.120 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.100 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 10.0 mg | 14.0 mg | -29% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.22 mg | 1.86 mg | +19% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 17.0 mg | 17.0 mg | = |
| Phosphorus, P | 175 mg | 142 mg | +23% |
| Potassium, K | 210 mg | 385 mg | -45% |
| Sodium, Na | 1078 mg | 1420 mg | -24% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.98 mg | 3.23 mg | +54% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.091 mg | 0.080 mg | +14% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.027 mg | 0.038 mg | -29% |
| Selenium, Se | 17.7 ug | 26.1 ug | -32% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 615 kj | 2165 kj | -72% |
| Ash | 3.40 g | 4.30 g | -21% |
| Total Sugars | 0.100 g | 0.800 g | -88% |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0.010 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0 g | — | |
| Fluoride, F | 20.3 ug | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 6.00 ug | 2.00 ug | +200% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 6.00 ug | 2.00 ug | +200% |
| Betaine | 10.7 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 6.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 42.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 11.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 4.00 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0.100 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.700 ug | 1.60 ug | -56% |
| 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) | 0.006 g | 0.060 g | -90% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.006 g | 0.040 g | -85% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.223 g | 0.510 g | -56% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.65 g | 7.60 g | -78% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.792 g | 4.00 g | -80% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.209 g | 1.69 g | -88% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.90 g | 15.4 g | -88% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.004 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.145 g | 4.30 g | -97% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.116 g | 2.87 g | -96% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.011 g | 0.330 g | -97% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.018 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 | = |
| Phytosterols | 0 mg | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.141 g | 0.210 g | -33% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.857 g | 0.959 g | -11% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.976 g | 0.971 g | +1% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.71 g | 1.73 g | -2% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.81 g | 1.82 g | -1% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.558 g | 0.593 g | -6% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.277 g | 0.262 g | +6% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.847 g | 0.868 g | -2% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.683 g | 0.710 g | -4% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.07 g | 1.08 g | -2% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.39 g | 1.52 g | -8% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.684 g | 0.699 g | -2% |
| Alanine | 1.30 g | 1.48 g | -12% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.96 g | 2.07 g | -6% |
| Glutamic acid | 3.22 g | 3.38 g | -5% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.31 g | 1.64 g | -20% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.02 g | 1.19 g | -14% |
| Serine | 0.845 g | 0.942 g | -10% |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.225 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 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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