Veggie burgers or soyburgers vs Bacon
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Veggie burgers 177
Bacon 309
Protein (g)
Veggie burgers 15.7
Bacon 11.7
Carbs (g)
Veggie burgers 14.3
Bacon 5.31
Fat (g)
Veggie burgers 6.30
Bacon 29.5
Fiber (g)
Veggie burgers 4.90
Bacon 2.60
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared — 15.7g vs 11.7g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared — 177 vs 309 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared 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 | Veggie burgers or soyburgers | Bacon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 177 kcal | 309 kcal | -43% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 61.2 g | 49.0 g | +25% |
| Protein | 15.7 g | 11.7 g | +34% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 6.30 g | 29.5 g | -79% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 14.3 g | 5.31 g | +169% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.90 g | 2.60 g | +88% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.44 g | 4.62 g | -69% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.78 g | 7.09 g | -75% |
| Cholesterol | 5.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 4.50 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 2.65 mg | 4.40 mg | -40% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.244 mg | 0.481 mg | -49% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.75 mg | 7.56 mg | -50% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.289 mg | 0.113 mg | +156% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.303 mg | 0.479 mg | -37% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 124 ug | 42.0 ug | +195% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 19.4 mg | 45.0 mg | -57% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.01 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1.00 ug | 4.00 ug | -75% |
| Carotene, beta | 10.0 ug | 53.0 ug | -81% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.230 mg | 6.90 mg | -97% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 136 mg | 23.0 mg | +491% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.41 mg | 2.41 mg | = |
| Magnesium, Mg | 56.0 mg | 19.0 mg | +195% |
| Phosphorus, P | 206 mg | 70.0 mg | +194% |
| Potassium, K | 333 mg | 170 mg | +96% |
| Sodium, Na | 569 mg | 1465 mg | -61% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.26 mg | 0.420 mg | +200% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.200 mg | 0.105 mg | +90% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.951 mg | 0.205 mg | +364% |
| Selenium, Se | 22.6 ug | 7.40 ug | +205% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 739 kj | 1294 kj | -43% |
| Ash | 2.52 g | 4.50 g | -44% |
| Total Sugars | 1.07 g | 0 g | |
| Sucrose | 0.620 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0.260 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0.130 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0.060 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0 g | — | |
| Starch | 5.78 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 124 ug | 42.0 ug | +195% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 124 ug | 42.0 ug | +195% |
| Betaine | 6.10 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 2.01 ug | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 16.0 IU | 88.0 IU | -82% |
| 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) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 4.20 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0.900 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.099 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.081 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.032 g | 0.245 g | -87% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.112 g | 0.163 g | -31% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.011 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.805 g | 3.05 g | -74% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.008 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.267 g | 1.17 g | -77% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.018 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.007 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.008 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.023 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.72 g | 7.09 g | -76% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.023 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.02 g | 15.4 g | -87% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.94 g | 13.8 g | -86% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0 g | 1.69 g | -100% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.081 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.162 g | 0.161 g | +1% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.605 g | 0.453 g | +34% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.780 g | 0.559 g | +40% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.40 g | 0.914 g | +53% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.00 g | 0.727 g | +38% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.291 g | 0.146 g | +99% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.260 g | 0.176 g | +48% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.885 g | 0.611 g | +45% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.652 g | 0.400 g | +63% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.890 g | 0.593 g | +50% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.04 g | 0.875 g | +19% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.465 g | 0.299 g | +56% |
| Alanine | 0.726 g | 0.492 g | +48% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.55 g | 1.33 g | +17% |
| Glutamic acid | 4.09 g | 2.43 g | +68% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.660 g | 0.473 g | +40% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.30 g | 0.643 g | +102% |
| Serine | 0.967 g | 0.626 g | +54% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Daidzein | — | 2.20 mg | |
| Genistein | — | 5.66 mg | |
| Choline | |||
| Choline from glycerophoshocholine | 1.10 mg | — | |
| Choline from phosphatidylcholine | 4.60 mg | — | |
| Choline from phosphocholine | 0.200 mg | — | |
| Choline from sphingomyelin | 0.500 mg | — | |
| Free Choline | 13.0 mg | — | |
| Total Choline | 19.0 mg | — | |
| Isoflavones | |||
| Total isoflavones | — | 9.36 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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