Bologna vs Bacon
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Bacon, turkey, microwaved is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Bologna 336
Bacon 368
Protein (g)
Bologna 10.3
Bacon 29.5
Carbs (g)
Bologna 4.19
Bacon 4.24
Fat (g)
Bologna 30.6
Bacon 25.9
Fiber (g)
Bologna 0
Bacon 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bacon, turkey, microwaved — 29.5g vs 10.3g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Bologna, chicken, pork — 336 vs 368 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Bacon, turkey, microwaved 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 | Bologna | Bacon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 336 kcal | 368 kcal | -9% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 50.8 g | 34.5 g | +48% |
| Protein | 10.3 g | 29.5 g | -65% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 30.6 g | 25.9 g | +18% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 4.19 g | 4.24 g | -1% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 9.86 g | 6.93 g | +42% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 13.2 g | 9.38 g | +40% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.283 g | 0.287 g | -1% |
| Cholesterol | 87.0 mg | 153 mg | -43% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 13.2 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.063 mg | 0.049 mg | +29% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.129 mg | 0.398 mg | -68% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.68 mg | 8.10 mg | -55% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.776 mg | 0.988 mg | -21% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.190 mg | 0.374 mg | -49% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 13.0 ug | 15.0 ug | -13% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 87.9 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.500 ug | 1.88 ug | -73% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 13.0 ug | 19.0 ug | -32% |
| Carotene, beta | 11.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 11.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.640 mg | 0.140 mg | +357% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 1.20 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 196 mg | 163 mg | +20% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.12 mg | 2.63 mg | -57% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 16.0 mg | 30.0 mg | -47% |
| Phosphorus, P | 223 mg | 416 mg | -46% |
| Potassium, K | 162 mg | 666 mg | -76% |
| Sodium, Na | 1240 mg | 2021 mg | -39% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.04 mg | 4.71 mg | -78% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.039 mg | 0.118 mg | -67% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.042 mg | 0.034 mg | +24% |
| Selenium, Se | 0 ug | 28.5 ug | -100% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1407 kj | 1539 kj | -9% |
| Ash | 4.04 g | 6.80 g | -41% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 4.24 g | -100% |
| Sucrose | — | 3.93 g | |
| Glucose | — | 0.100 g | |
| Fructose | — | 0.200 g | |
| Fluoride, F | 36.0 ug | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 13.0 ug | 15.0 ug | -13% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 13.0 ug | 15.0 ug | -13% |
| Betaine | 4.40 mg | 4.80 mg | -8% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 11.0 ug | 19.0 ug | -42% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 11.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 75.0 IU | 63.0 IU | +19% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 11.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0.290 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0.100 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) | — | 50.0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 1.20 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.600 ug | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0.001 g | -100% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0.005 g | -100% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0.001 g | -100% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0.006 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.041 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.321 g | 0.222 g | +45% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0 g | 0.035 g | -100% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 6.58 g | 4.72 g | +40% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.082 g | 0.064 g | +28% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.83 g | 1.80 g | +57% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.047 g | 0.029 g | +62% |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0 g | 0.012 g | -100% |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | — | 0.005 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.034 g | -100% |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 1.11 g | 0.751 g | +48% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | — | 0.735 g | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | — | 0.037 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 11.8 g | 8.43 g | +40% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | — | 8.21 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.233 g | 0.128 g | +82% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0.005 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | — | 0.005 g | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | — | 0.002 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 4.35 g | 6.87 g | -37% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 3.87 g | 6.19 g | -37% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | — | 6.10 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | — | 0.034 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.238 g | 0.354 g | -33% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.205 g | 0.339 g | -40% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.033 g | 0.015 g | +120% |
| PUFA 18:3i | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0.001 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.131 g | 0.042 g | +212% |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | 0.025 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | — | 0.005 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | — | 0.020 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.107 g | 0.175 g | -39% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.024 g | -100% |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | — | 0.032 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.017 g | -100% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.012 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | — | 0.231 g | |
| TFA 16:1 t | — | 0.016 g | |
| TFA 18:1 t | — | 0.214 g | |
| TFA 22:1 t | — | 0 g | |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | — | 0.056 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | — | 0.056 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.081 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.401 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.465 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.775 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.824 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.216 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.108 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.413 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.323 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.527 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.672 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.315 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.657 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.923 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 1.55 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.704 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.505 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.397 g | — | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.134 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Choline | |||
| Choline from glycerophoshocholine | 0.600 mg | — | |
| Choline from phosphatidylcholine | 23.0 mg | — | |
| Choline from phosphocholine | 2.40 mg | — | |
| Choline from sphingomyelin | 4.10 mg | — | |
| Free Choline | 37.0 mg | — | |
| Total Choline | 68.0 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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