Sausage vs Bacon
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Bacon, turkey, microwaved is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Sausage 324
Bacon 368
Protein (g)
Sausage 18.4
Bacon 29.5
Carbs (g)
Sausage 1.86
Bacon 4.24
Fat (g)
Sausage 26.4
Bacon 25.9
Fiber (g)
Sausage 0
Bacon 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bacon, turkey, microwaved — 29.5g vs 18.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried — 324 vs 368 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Bacon, turkey, microwaved 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 | Sausage | Bacon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 324 kcal | 368 kcal | -12% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 50.6 g | 34.5 g | +47% |
| Protein | 18.4 g | 29.5 g | -38% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 26.4 g | 25.9 g | +2% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.86 g | 4.24 g | -56% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 9.03 g | 6.93 g | +30% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 11.6 g | 9.38 g | +24% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.096 g | 0.287 g | -67% |
| Cholesterol | 81.0 mg | 153 mg | -47% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.346 mg | 0.049 mg | +606% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.263 mg | 0.398 mg | -34% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.28 mg | 8.10 mg | -23% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.838 mg | 0.988 mg | -15% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.371 mg | 0.374 mg | -1% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 4.00 ug | 15.0 ug | -73% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 61.8 mg | 87.9 mg | -30% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.900 ug | 1.88 ug | -52% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 10.0 ug | 19.0 ug | -47% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.250 mg | 0.140 mg | +79% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.00 ug | 1.20 ug | -17% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 13.0 mg | 163 mg | -92% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.25 mg | 2.63 mg | -52% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 19.0 mg | 30.0 mg | -37% |
| Phosphorus, P | 152 mg | 416 mg | -63% |
| Potassium, K | 339 mg | 666 mg | -49% |
| Sodium, Na | 801 mg | 2021 mg | -60% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.40 mg | 4.71 mg | -49% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.074 mg | 0.118 mg | -37% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.036 mg | 0.034 mg | +6% |
| Selenium, Se | 17.5 ug | 28.5 ug | -39% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1355 kj | 1539 kj | -12% |
| Ash | 2.76 g | 6.80 g | -59% |
| Total Sugars | 1.42 g | 4.24 g | -67% |
| Sucrose | 0 g | 3.93 g | -100% |
| Glucose | 1.42 g | 0.100 g | +1320% |
| Fructose | 0 g | 0.200 g | -100% |
| Lactose | 0 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 1.00 ug | 15.0 ug | -93% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 1.00 ug | 15.0 ug | -93% |
| Betaine | 5.90 mg | 4.80 mg | +23% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 10.0 ug | 19.0 ug | -47% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 32.0 IU | 63.0 IU | -49% |
| 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) | 41.0 IU | 50.0 IU | -18% |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 1.20 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 3.40 ug | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.006 g | 0.001 g | +500% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.005 g | -80% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.003 g | 0.001 g | +200% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.017 g | 0.006 g | +183% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.017 g | 0.041 g | -59% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.330 g | 0.222 g | +49% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.013 g | 0.035 g | -63% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 5.64 g | 4.72 g | +20% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.069 g | 0.064 g | +8% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.86 g | 1.80 g | +59% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.063 g | 0.029 g | +117% |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.010 g | 0.012 g | -17% |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.002 g | 0.005 g | -60% |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.005 g | 0.034 g | -85% |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.579 g | 0.751 g | -23% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.572 g | 0.735 g | -22% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.058 g | 0.037 g | +57% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 10.7 g | 8.43 g | +27% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 10.6 g | 8.21 g | +29% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.286 g | 0.128 g | +123% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.009 g | 0.005 g | +80% |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0.009 g | 0.005 g | +80% |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0.001 g | 0.002 g | -50% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 4.93 g | 6.87 g | -28% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 4.27 g | 6.19 g | -31% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 4.22 g | 6.10 g | -31% |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.030 g | 0.034 g | -12% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.184 g | 0.354 g | -48% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.179 g | 0.339 g | -47% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.005 g | 0.015 g | -67% |
| PUFA 18:3i | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0.001 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.210 g | 0.042 g | +400% |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.062 g | 0.025 g | +148% |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.028 g | 0.005 g | +460% |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0.035 g | 0.020 g | +75% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.122 g | 0.175 g | -30% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.007 g | 0.024 g | -71% |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | 0.044 g | 0.032 g | +37% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.024 g | 0.017 g | +41% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.004 g | 0.012 g | -67% |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.076 g | 0.231 g | -67% |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.007 g | 0.016 g | -56% |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.069 g | 0.214 g | -68% |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.020 g | 0.056 g | -64% |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.020 g | 0.056 g | -64% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 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
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +606% in Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried Calcium, Ca -92% in Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) +79% in Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried Biotin (Vitamin B7) -73% in Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried
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