Peanuts vs Bacon bits
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Peanuts, all types, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Peanuts 567
Bacon bits 476
Protein (g)
Peanuts 25.8
Bacon bits 32.0
Carbs (g)
Peanuts 16.1
Bacon bits 28.6
Fat (g)
Peanuts 49.2
Bacon bits 25.9
Fiber (g)
Peanuts 8.50
Bacon bits 10.2
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bacon bits, meatless — 32.0g vs 25.8g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Bacon bits, meatless — 476 vs 567 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Peanuts, all types, raw 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 | Peanuts | Bacon bits | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 567 kcal | 476 kcal | +19% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 6.50 g | 8.00 g | -19% |
| Protein | 25.8 g | 32.0 g | -19% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 49.2 g | 25.9 g | +90% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 16.1 g | 28.6 g | -44% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 8.50 g | 10.2 g | -17% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 6.28 g | 4.05 g | +55% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 24.4 g | 6.22 g | +292% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 1.90 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.640 mg | 0.600 mg | +7% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.135 mg | 0.070 mg | +93% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 12.1 mg | 1.60 mg | +654% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.77 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.348 mg | 0.080 mg | +335% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 240 ug | 127 ug | +89% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 52.5 mg | 135 mg | -61% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 1.20 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 8.33 mg | 6.90 mg | +21% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 92.0 mg | 101 mg | -9% |
| Iron, Fe | 4.58 mg | 0.720 mg | +536% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 168 mg | 95.0 mg | +77% |
| Phosphorus, P | 376 mg | 217 mg | +73% |
| Potassium, K | 705 mg | 145 mg | +386% |
| Sodium, Na | 18.0 mg | 1770 mg | -99% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.27 mg | 1.87 mg | +75% |
| Copper, Cu | 1.14 mg | 0.539 mg | +112% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.93 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 7.20 ug | 7.40 ug | -3% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2374 kj | 1989 kj | +19% |
| Ash | 2.33 g | 5.50 g | -58% |
| Total Sugars | 4.72 g | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 240 ug | 127 ug | +89% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 240 ug | 127 ug | +89% |
| Betaine | 0.600 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 1.20 ug | -100% |
| 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 | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0 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 g | 0.215 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.025 g | 0.143 g | -83% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 5.15 g | 2.67 g | +93% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.10 g | 1.03 g | +7% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.009 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 23.8 g | 6.22 g | +282% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.661 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 15.6 g | 13.5 g | +15% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 15.6 g | 12.1 g | +29% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.003 g | 1.48 g | -100% |
| 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) | 0.250 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.883 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.907 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.67 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.926 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.317 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.331 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.38 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.05 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.08 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 3.09 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.652 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.02 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 3.15 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 5.39 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.55 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.14 g | — | |
| Serine | 1.27 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 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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