Peanuts vs Bacon bits
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA SR Legacy
Peanuts, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Peanuts —
Bacon bits 476
Protein (g)
Peanuts 23.2
Bacon bits 32.0
Carbs (g)
Peanuts 26.5
Bacon bits 28.6
Fat (g)
Peanuts 43.3
Bacon bits 25.9
Fiber (g)
Peanuts 8.01
Bacon bits 10.2
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bacon bits, meatless — 32.0g vs 23.2g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Peanuts, 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 | — | 476 kcal | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 4.82 g | 8.00 g | -40% |
| Protein | 23.2 g | 32.0 g | -27% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 43.3 g | 25.9 g | +67% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 26.5 g | 28.6 g | -7% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 8.01 g | 10.2 g | -21% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | — | 4.05 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | — | 6.22 g | |
| Cholesterol | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | — | 1.90 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | — | 0.600 mg | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | — | 0.070 mg | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | — | 1.60 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | — | 0.080 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 127 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 135 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | — | 1.20 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 6.90 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 49.1 mg | 101 mg | -51% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.55 mg | 0.720 mg | +116% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 180 mg | 95.0 mg | +89% |
| Phosphorus, P | 380 mg | 217 mg | +75% |
| Potassium, K | 636 mg | 145 mg | +338% |
| Sodium, Na | 1.49 mg | 1770 mg | -100% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.78 mg | 1.87 mg | +49% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.460 mg | 0.539 mg | -15% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.68 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 17.8 ug | 7.40 ug | +141% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 588 kcal | — | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 551 kcal | — | |
| Energy | — | 1989 kj | |
| Nitrogen | 4.25 g | — | |
| Ash | 2.20 g | 5.50 g | -60% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 127 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 127 ug | |
| Betaine | 0.600 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 1.20 ug | |
| Retinol | — | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | — | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 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) | — | 2.67 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | — | 1.03 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | — | 6.22 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | — | 13.5 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | — | 12.1 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | — | 1.48 g | |
| 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 | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
| Daidzein | 0.021 mg | 64.4 mg | -100% |
| Genistein | 0.245 mg | 45.8 mg | -99% |
| Proanthocyanidin dimers | 33.2 mg | — | |
| Proanthocyanidin trimers | 48.8 mg | — | |
| Proanthocyanidin 4-6mers | 48.1 mg | — | |
| Proanthocyanidin 7-10mers | 0 mg | — | |
| Proanthocyanidin polymers (>10mers) | 0 mg | — | |
| Choline | |||
| Choline from glycerophoshocholine | 1.30 mg | — | |
| Choline from phosphatidylcholine | 32.0 mg | — | |
| Choline from phosphocholine | 1.80 mg | — | |
| Choline from sphingomyelin | 0 mg | — | |
| Free Choline | 18.0 mg | — | |
| Total Choline | 53.0 mg | — | |
| Isoflavones | |||
| Total isoflavones | 0.264 mg | 119 mg | -100% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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