Soybeans vs Bacon bits
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Soybeans, mature seeds, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Soybeans 446
Bacon bits 476
Protein (g)
Soybeans 36.5
Bacon bits 32.0
Carbs (g)
Soybeans 30.2
Bacon bits 28.6
Fat (g)
Soybeans 19.9
Bacon bits 25.9
Fiber (g)
Soybeans 9.30
Bacon bits 10.2
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Soybeans, mature seeds, raw — 36.5g vs 32.0g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Soybeans, mature seeds, raw — 446 vs 476 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Soybeans, mature seeds, 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 | Soybeans | Bacon bits | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 446 kcal | 476 kcal | -6% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 8.54 g | 8.00 g | +7% |
| Protein | 36.5 g | 32.0 g | +14% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 19.9 g | 25.9 g | -23% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 30.2 g | 28.6 g | +5% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 9.30 g | 10.2 g | -9% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.88 g | 4.05 g | -29% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.40 g | 6.22 g | -29% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 6.00 mg | 1.90 mg | +216% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.874 mg | 0.600 mg | +46% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.870 mg | 0.070 mg | +1143% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.62 mg | 1.60 mg | +1% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.793 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.377 mg | 0.080 mg | +371% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 375 ug | 127 ug | +195% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 116 mg | 135 mg | -14% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 1.20 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 13.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.850 mg | 6.90 mg | -88% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 277 mg | 101 mg | +174% |
| Iron, Fe | 15.7 mg | 0.720 mg | +2081% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 280 mg | 95.0 mg | +195% |
| Phosphorus, P | 704 mg | 217 mg | +224% |
| Potassium, K | 1797 mg | 145 mg | +1139% |
| Sodium, Na | 2.00 mg | 1770 mg | -100% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.89 mg | 1.87 mg | +161% |
| Copper, Cu | 1.66 mg | 0.539 mg | +208% |
| Manganese, Mn | 2.52 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 17.8 ug | 7.40 ug | +141% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1866 kj | 1989 kj | -6% |
| Ash | 4.87 g | 5.50 g | -11% |
| Total Sugars | 7.33 g | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 375 ug | 127 ug | +195% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 375 ug | 127 ug | +195% |
| Betaine | 2.10 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 1.20 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 22.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 47.0 ug | 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) | 0.055 g | 0.143 g | -62% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.12 g | 2.67 g | -21% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.712 g | 1.03 g | -31% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.055 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 4.35 g | 6.22 g | -30% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 11.3 g | 13.5 g | -17% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 9.93 g | 12.1 g | -18% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 1.33 g | 1.48 g | -10% |
| 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 | |
| Phytosterols | 161 mg | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.591 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.77 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.97 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 3.31 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.71 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.547 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.655 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 2.12 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.54 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.03 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 3.15 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 1.10 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.91 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 5.11 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 7.87 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.88 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 2.38 g | — | |
| Serine | 2.36 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Daidzein | 62.9 mg | 64.4 mg | -2% |
| Genistein | 81.4 mg | 45.8 mg | +78% |
| Proanthocyanidin dimers | 0 mg | — | |
| Proanthocyanidin trimers | 0 mg | — | |
| Proanthocyanidin 4-6mers | 0 mg | — | |
| Proanthocyanidin 7-10mers | 0 mg | — | |
| Proanthocyanidin polymers (>10mers) | 0 mg | — | |
| Choline | |||
| Choline from glycerophoshocholine | 2.90 mg | — | |
| Choline from phosphatidylcholine | 65.0 mg | — | |
| Choline from phosphocholine | 1.10 mg | — | |
| Choline from sphingomyelin | 0 mg | — | |
| Free Choline | 47.0 mg | — | |
| Total Choline | 120 mg | — | |
| Isoflavones | |||
| Total isoflavones | 156 mg | 119 mg | +31% |
* 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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