Mothbeans vs Bacon bits
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Bacon bits, meatless is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Mothbeans 117
Bacon bits 476
Protein (g)
Mothbeans 7.81
Bacon bits 32.0
Carbs (g)
Mothbeans 21.0
Bacon bits 28.6
Fat (g)
Mothbeans 0.550
Bacon bits 25.9
Fiber (g)
Mothbeans —
Bacon bits 10.2
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bacon bits, meatless — 32.0g vs 7.81g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Mothbeans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt — 117 vs 476 kcal 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 | Mothbeans | Bacon bits | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 117 kcal | 476 kcal | -75% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 69.2 g | 8.00 g | +765% |
| Protein | 7.81 g | 32.0 g | -76% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.550 g | 25.9 g | -98% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 21.0 g | 28.6 g | -27% |
| Fiber, total dietary | — | 10.2 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.124 g | 4.05 g | -97% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.044 g | 6.22 g | -99% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.00 mg | 1.90 mg | -47% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.124 mg | 0.600 mg | -79% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.023 mg | 0.070 mg | -67% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.668 mg | 1.60 mg | -58% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.391 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.093 mg | 0.080 mg | +16% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 143 ug | 127 ug | +13% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 135 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 1.20 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 6.90 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 3.00 mg | 101 mg | -97% |
| Iron, Fe | 3.14 mg | 0.720 mg | +336% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 104 mg | 95.0 mg | +9% |
| Phosphorus, P | 150 mg | 217 mg | -31% |
| Potassium, K | 304 mg | 145 mg | +110% |
| Sodium, Na | 246 mg | 1770 mg | -86% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.590 mg | 1.87 mg | -68% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.164 mg | 0.539 mg | -70% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.527 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 2.80 ug | 7.40 ug | -62% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 490 kj | 1989 kj | -75% |
| Ash | 1.45 g | 5.50 g | -74% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 143 ug | 127 ug | +13% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 143 ug | 127 ug | +13% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 1.20 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 10.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 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) | 0.107 g | 2.67 g | -96% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.017 g | 1.03 g | -98% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.044 g | 6.22 g | -99% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.256 g | 13.5 g | -98% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.165 g | 12.1 g | -99% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.090 g | 1.48 g | -94% |
| 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 | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.050 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.388 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.525 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.425 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.075 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.040 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.350 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.250 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.263 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 SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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