Luncheon meat 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)
Luncheon meat 196
Bacon and 517
Protein (g)
Luncheon meat 15.2
Bacon and 29.1
Carbs (g)
Luncheon meat 1.35
Bacon and 0.800
Fat (g)
Luncheon meat 13.9
Bacon and 44.2
Fiber (g)
Luncheon meat 0
Bacon and 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bacon and beef sticks — 29.1g vs 15.2g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Luncheon meat, pork and chicken, minced, canned, includes Spam Lite — 196 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 | Luncheon meat | Bacon and beef sticks | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 196 kcal | 517 kcal | -62% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 65.7 g | 21.6 g | +204% |
| Protein | 15.2 g | 29.1 g | -48% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 13.9 g | 44.2 g | -69% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.35 g | 0.800 g | +69% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.51 g | 16.0 g | -72% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 7.02 g | 21.9 g | -68% |
| Cholesterol | 75.0 mg | 102 mg | -26% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 38.5 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.180 mg | 0.600 mg | -70% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.210 mg | 0.285 mg | -26% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.45 mg | 4.87 mg | -29% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 1.06 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.283 mg | 0.500 mg | -43% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 4.00 ug | 2.00 ug | +100% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 64.3 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.610 ug | 1.90 ug | -68% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.240 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.600 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 39.0 mg | 14.0 mg | +179% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.40 mg | 1.86 mg | -25% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 18.0 mg | 17.0 mg | +6% |
| Phosphorus, P | 109 mg | 142 mg | -23% |
| Potassium, K | 461 mg | 385 mg | +20% |
| Sodium, Na | 1032 mg | 1420 mg | -27% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.20 mg | 3.23 mg | -32% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.100 mg | 0.080 mg | +25% |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0.038 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 27.0 ug | 26.1 ug | +3% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 819 kj | 2165 kj | -62% |
| Ash | 3.80 g | 4.30 g | -12% |
| Total Sugars | 1.26 g | 0.800 g | +57% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 4.00 ug | 2.00 ug | +100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 4.00 ug | 2.00 ug | +100% |
| Betaine | 6.30 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| 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 | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 24.0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0.600 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0 ug | 1.60 ug | -100% |
| 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) | 0.024 g | 0.060 g | -60% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.010 g | 0.040 g | -75% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.150 g | 0.510 g | -71% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.92 g | 7.60 g | -62% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.41 g | 4.00 g | -65% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.450 g | 1.69 g | -73% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 6.57 g | 15.4 g | -57% |
| 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 | 1.47 g | 4.30 g | -66% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.35 g | 2.87 g | -53% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.120 g | 0.330 g | -64% |
| 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) | — | 0.210 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.959 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.971 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 1.73 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 1.82 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.593 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.262 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.868 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.710 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 1.08 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 1.52 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.699 g | |
| Alanine | — | 1.48 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 2.07 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 3.38 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 1.64 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 1.19 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.942 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Calcium, Ca +179% in Luncheon meat, pork and chicken, minced, canned, includes Spam Lite Biotin (Vitamin B7) +100% in Luncheon meat, pork and chicken, minced, canned, includes Spam Lite Thiamin (Vitamin B1) -70% in Luncheon meat, pork and chicken, minced, canned, includes Spam Lite Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin -68% in Luncheon meat, pork and chicken, minced, canned, includes Spam Lite
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