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 342
Bacon 368
Protein (g)
Sausage 12.1
Bacon 29.5
Carbs (g)
Sausage 3.63
Bacon 4.24
Fat (g)
Sausage 30.6
Bacon 25.9
Fiber (g)
Sausage 0
Bacon 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bacon, turkey, microwaved — 29.5g vs 12.1g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Sausage, pork and turkey, pre-cooked — 342 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 | 342 kcal | 368 kcal | -7% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 50.7 g | 34.5 g | +47% |
| Protein | 12.1 g | 29.5 g | -59% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 30.6 g | 25.9 g | +18% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 3.63 g | 4.24 g | -14% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 9.88 g | 6.93 g | +43% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 13.1 g | 9.38 g | +39% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.328 g | 0.287 g | +14% |
| Cholesterol | 72.0 mg | 153 mg | -53% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.700 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.089 mg | 0.049 mg | +82% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.099 mg | 0.398 mg | -75% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.73 mg | 8.10 mg | -66% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.490 mg | 0.988 mg | -50% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.124 mg | 0.374 mg | -67% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 10.0 ug | 15.0 ug | -33% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 87.9 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.580 ug | 1.88 ug | -69% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 21.0 ug | 19.0 ug | +11% |
| Carotene, beta | 11.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 11.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.520 mg | 0.140 mg | +271% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 1.20 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 74.0 mg | 163 mg | -55% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.30 mg | 2.63 mg | -51% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 25.0 mg | 30.0 mg | -17% |
| Phosphorus, P | 136 mg | 416 mg | -67% |
| Potassium, K | 230 mg | 666 mg | -65% |
| Sodium, Na | 876 mg | 2021 mg | -57% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.34 mg | 4.71 mg | -72% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.113 mg | 0.118 mg | -4% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.239 mg | 0.034 mg | +603% |
| Selenium, Se | 0 ug | 28.5 ug | -100% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1430 kj | 1539 kj | -7% |
| Ash | 3.01 g | 6.80 g | -56% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 4.24 g | -100% |
| Sucrose | — | 3.93 g | |
| Glucose | — | 0.100 g | |
| Fructose | — | 0.200 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 10.0 ug | 15.0 ug | -33% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 10.0 ug | 15.0 ug | -33% |
| Betaine | 2.20 mg | 4.80 mg | -54% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 19.0 ug | 19.0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 11.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 102 IU | 63.0 IU | +62% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 11.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | 71.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0.100 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 50.0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 1.20 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 5.70 ug | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0.001 g | -100% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0.005 g | -100% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0.001 g | -100% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0.006 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.041 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.356 g | 0.222 g | +60% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0 g | 0.035 g | -100% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 6.36 g | 4.72 g | +35% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.091 g | 0.064 g | +42% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 3.02 g | 1.80 g | +68% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.051 g | 0.029 g | +76% |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0 g | 0.012 g | -100% |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | — | 0.005 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.034 g | -100% |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.836 g | 0.751 g | +11% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | — | 0.735 g | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | — | 0.037 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 12.0 g | 8.43 g | +42% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | — | 8.21 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.213 g | 0.128 g | +66% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0.005 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | — | 0.005 g | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | — | 0.002 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 4.50 g | 6.87 g | -34% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 4.06 g | 6.19 g | -34% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | — | 6.10 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | — | 0.034 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.201 g | 0.354 g | -43% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.201 g | 0.339 g | -41% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | 0.015 g | -100% |
| PUFA 18:3i | — | 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) | 0.140 g | 0.042 g | +233% |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | 0.025 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | — | 0.005 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | — | 0.020 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.106 g | 0.175 g | -39% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.024 g | -100% |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | — | 0.032 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.017 g | -100% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.012 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | — | 0.231 g | |
| TFA 16:1 t | — | 0.016 g | |
| TFA 18:1 t | — | 0.214 g | |
| TFA 22:1 t | — | 0 g | |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | — | 0.056 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | — | 0.056 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.089 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.475 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.523 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.912 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.914 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.226 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.140 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.493 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.371 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.593 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.804 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.362 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.718 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 1.18 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 1.94 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.786 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.613 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.545 g | — | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.182 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Choline | |||
| Choline from glycerophoshocholine | 1.70 mg | — | |
| Choline from phosphatidylcholine | 25.0 mg | — | |
| Choline from phosphocholine | 1.00 mg | — | |
| Choline from sphingomyelin | 5.10 mg | — | |
| Free Choline | 6.70 mg | — | |
| Total Choline | 39.0 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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