Blackeye pea vs Bacon bits
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA SR Legacy
Bacon bits, meatless is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Blackeye pea —
Bacon bits 476
Protein (g)
Blackeye pea 6.93
Bacon bits 32.0
Carbs (g)
Blackeye pea 19.2
Bacon bits 28.6
Fat (g)
Blackeye pea 1.30
Bacon bits 25.9
Fiber (g)
Blackeye pea —
Bacon bits 10.2
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bacon bits, meatless — 32.0g vs 6.93g 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 | Blackeye pea | Bacon bits | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | — | 476 kcal | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 71.6 g | 8.00 g | +795% |
| Protein | 6.93 g | 32.0 g | -78% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.30 g | 25.9 g | -95% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 19.2 g | 28.6 g | -33% |
| 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 | 27.8 mg | 101 mg | -72% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.08 mg | 0.720 mg | +51% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 27.3 mg | 95.0 mg | -71% |
| Phosphorus, P | 83.0 mg | 217 mg | -62% |
| Potassium, K | 138 mg | 145 mg | -5% |
| Sodium, Na | 227 mg | 1770 mg | -87% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.655 mg | 1.87 mg | -65% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.285 mg | 0.539 mg | -47% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.222 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | — | 7.40 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 116 kcal | — | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 113 kcal | — | |
| Energy | — | 1989 kj | |
| Nitrogen | 1.11 g | — | |
| Ash | 0.993 g | 5.50 g | -82% |
| Total dietary fiber (AOAC 2011.25) | 4.34 g | — | |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Starch | 13.6 g | — | |
| Resistant starch | 1.00 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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