Thuringer vs Bacon
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Thuringer 362
Bacon 253
Protein (g)
Thuringer 17.5
Bacon 13.3
Carbs (g)
Thuringer 3.33
Bacon 4.80
Fat (g)
Thuringer 30.4
Bacon 20.0
Fiber (g)
Thuringer 0
Bacon 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork — 17.5g vs 13.3g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Bacon, turkey, low sodium — 253 vs 362 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork 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 | Thuringer | Bacon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 362 kcal | 253 kcal | +43% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 45.2 g | 58.9 g | -23% |
| Protein | 17.5 g | 13.3 g | +31% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 30.4 g | 20.0 g | +52% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 3.33 g | 4.80 g | -31% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 11.5 g | 6.67 g | +73% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 13.0 g | 8.57 g | +51% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 74.0 mg | 100 mg | -26% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 16.6 mg | 24.0 mg | -31% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.150 mg | 0.029 mg | +417% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.330 mg | 0.183 mg | +80% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4.31 mg | 6.22 mg | -31% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.616 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.260 mg | 0.401 mg | -35% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 2.00 ug | 6.00 ug | -67% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 78.9 mg | 56.9 mg | +39% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 5.50 ug | 0.660 ug | +733% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 8.00 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.220 mg | 2.70 mg | -92% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.10 ug | 0.200 ug | +450% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 9.00 mg | 10.0 mg | -10% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.04 mg | 0.720 mg | +183% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 14.0 mg | 19.0 mg | -26% |
| Phosphorus, P | 111 mg | 145 mg | -23% |
| Potassium, K | 260 mg | 156 mg | +67% |
| Sodium, Na | 1300 mg | 900 mg | +44% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.56 mg | 1.61 mg | +59% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.150 mg | 0.063 mg | +138% |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0.011 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 20.3 ug | 19.4 ug | +5% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1514 kj | 1057 kj | +43% |
| Ash | 3.63 g | 2.93 g | +24% |
| Total Sugars | 0.850 g | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 2.00 ug | 6.00 ug | -67% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 2.00 ug | 6.00 ug | -67% |
| Betaine | 3.40 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 8.00 ug | -100% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 25.0 IU | -100% |
| 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) | 44.0 IU | 10.0 IU | +340% |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 0.200 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 1.30 ug | 10.8 ug | -88% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.110 g | 0.010 g | +1000% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.080 g | 0.042 g | +90% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.800 g | 0.131 g | +511% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | — | 0.022 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 6.35 g | 4.21 g | +51% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | — | 0.035 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 4.17 g | 1.80 g | +132% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | — | 0.274 g | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | — | 0.138 g | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | — | 0.001 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | — | 0.005 g | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 1.76 g | 0.149 g | +1081% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | — | 0.006 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 11.2 g | 8.24 g | +36% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.168 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.20 g | 4.28 g | -72% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.990 g | 3.10 g | -68% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.210 g | 1.10 g | -81% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | — | 0.007 g | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | — | 0.005 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0.037 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.004 g | -100% |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | — | 0.008 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.004 g | -100% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.002 g | -100% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.189 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.653 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.517 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 1.25 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 1.48 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.470 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.172 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.587 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.532 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.586 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 1.06 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.487 g | |
| Alanine | — | 1.02 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 1.45 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 2.46 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.927 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 1.06 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.724 g | |
| 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
Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin +733% in Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork Vitamin D (D2 + D3) +450% in Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +417% in Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork Iron, Fe +183% in Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork
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