Pigeon peas (red gram) vs Bacon bits
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Bacon bits, meatless is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Pigeon peas 121
Bacon bits 476
Protein (g)
Pigeon peas 6.76
Bacon bits 32.0
Carbs (g)
Pigeon peas 23.3
Bacon bits 28.6
Fat (g)
Pigeon peas 0.380
Bacon bits 25.9
Fiber (g)
Pigeon peas 6.70
Bacon bits 10.2
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bacon bits, meatless — 32.0g vs 6.76g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt — 121 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 | Pigeon peas (red gram) | Bacon bits | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 121 kcal | 476 kcal | -75% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 68.6 g | 8.00 g | +757% |
| Protein | 6.76 g | 32.0 g | -79% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.380 g | 25.9 g | -99% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 23.3 g | 28.6 g | -19% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 6.70 g | 10.2 g | -34% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.083 g | 4.05 g | -98% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.003 g | 6.22 g | -100% |
| 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) | 0.146 mg | 0.600 mg | -76% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.059 mg | 0.070 mg | -16% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.781 mg | 1.60 mg | -51% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.319 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.050 mg | 0.080 mg | -37% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 111 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 | 0 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 | 43.0 mg | 101 mg | -57% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.11 mg | 0.720 mg | +54% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 46.0 mg | 95.0 mg | -52% |
| Phosphorus, P | 119 mg | 217 mg | -45% |
| Potassium, K | 384 mg | 145 mg | +165% |
| Sodium, Na | 241 mg | 1770 mg | -86% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.900 mg | 1.87 mg | -52% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.269 mg | 0.539 mg | -50% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.501 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 2.90 ug | 7.40 ug | -61% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 506 kj | 1989 kj | -75% |
| Ash | 1.06 g | 5.50 g | -81% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 111 ug | 127 ug | -13% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 111 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 | 3.00 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) | 0.077 g | 2.67 g | -97% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.006 g | 1.03 g | -99% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.003 g | 6.22 g | -100% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.205 g | 13.5 g | -98% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.196 g | 12.1 g | -98% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.009 g | 1.48 g | -99% |
| 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) | 0.066 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.239 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.245 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.483 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.474 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.076 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.078 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.579 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.168 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.292 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.405 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.241 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.303 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.669 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 1.57 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.250 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.298 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.320 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Potassium, K +165% in Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid -100% in Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin -100% in Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt Sodium, Na -86% in Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt
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