Peanut butter vs Bacon
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Peanut butter, chunky, vitamin and mineral fortified is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Peanut butter 593
Bacon 309
Protein (g)
Peanut butter 26.1
Bacon 11.7
Carbs (g)
Peanut butter 17.7
Bacon 5.31
Fat (g)
Peanut butter 51.5
Bacon 29.5
Fiber (g)
Peanut butter 5.70
Bacon 2.60
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Peanut butter, chunky, vitamin and mineral fortified — 26.1g vs 11.7g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Bacon, meatless — 309 vs 593 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Peanut butter, chunky, vitamin and mineral fortified 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 | Peanut butter | Bacon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 593 kcal | 309 kcal | +92% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 1.48 g | 49.0 g | -97% |
| Protein | 26.1 g | 11.7 g | +123% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 51.5 g | 29.5 g | +74% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 17.7 g | 5.31 g | +233% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5.70 g | 2.60 g | +119% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 7.97 g | 4.62 g | +72% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 24.4 g | 7.09 g | +243% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.125 mg | 4.40 mg | -97% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.112 mg | 0.481 mg | -77% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 13.6 mg | 7.56 mg | +80% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.113 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 2.52 mg | 0.479 mg | +426% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 313 ug | 42.0 ug | +645% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 221 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 61.1 mg | 45.0 mg | +36% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1172 ug | 4.00 ug | +29200% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 53.0 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 43.2 mg | 6.90 mg | +526% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 45.0 mg | 23.0 mg | +96% |
| Iron, Fe | 17.5 mg | 2.41 mg | +626% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 370 mg | 19.0 mg | +1847% |
| Phosphorus, P | 316 mg | 70.0 mg | +351% |
| Potassium, K | 744 mg | 170 mg | +338% |
| Sodium, Na | 366 mg | 1465 mg | -75% |
| Zinc, Zn | 15.1 mg | 0.420 mg | +3495% |
| Copper, Cu | 1.77 mg | 0.105 mg | +1586% |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0.205 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 7.50 ug | 7.40 ug | +1% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2482 kj | 1294 kj | +92% |
| Ash | 3.30 g | 4.50 g | -27% |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 92.0 ug | 42.0 ug | +119% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 467 ug | 42.0 ug | +1012% |
| Betaine | 1.00 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 1172 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 3907 IU | 88.0 IU | +4340% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 36.9 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.500 ug | 0 ug | |
| 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 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.022 g | 0.245 g | -91% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.052 g | 0.163 g | -68% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 5.68 g | 3.05 g | +87% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.21 g | 1.17 g | +89% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 23.7 g | 7.09 g | +234% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.638 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 14.6 g | 15.4 g | -5% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 14.6 g | 13.8 g | +6% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.081 g | 1.69 g | -95% |
| 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 | = |
| Phytosterols | 47.0 mg | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.161 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.453 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.559 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.914 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.727 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.146 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.176 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.611 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.400 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.593 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.875 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.299 g | |
| Alanine | — | 0.492 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 1.33 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 2.43 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.473 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 0.643 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.626 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Daidzein | — | 2.20 mg | |
| Genistein | — | 5.66 mg | |
| Isoflavones | |||
| Total isoflavones | — | 9.36 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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Vitamin A, RAE +29200% in Peanut butter, chunky, vitamin and mineral fortified Zinc, Zn +3495% in Peanut butter, chunky, vitamin and mineral fortified Magnesium, Mg +1847% in Peanut butter, chunky, vitamin and mineral fortified Copper, Cu +1586% in Peanut butter, chunky, vitamin and mineral fortified
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