Almond Milk vs. Bacon
Nutrition comparison of Almond Milk and Cooked Bacon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almond milk
versus
cooked
bacon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond milk and bacon:
- Almond milk has signficantly more Vitamin E than bacon.
- Almond milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Bacon has more niacin and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bacon is high in calories and almond milk has 98% less calories than bacon - bacon has 898 calories per 100 grams and almond milk has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almond milk is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bacon per calorie. Almond milk has a macronutrient ratio of 10:34:56 and for bacon, 0:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Milk | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 34% | ~ |
| Fat | 56% | 100% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both almond milk and bacon are low in carbohydrates - almond milk has 1.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Almond milk has more dietary fiber than bacon - almond milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Almond milk and bacon contain similar amounts of sugar - almond milk has 0.81g of sugar per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Bacon and almond milk contain similar amounts of protein - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bacon is high in saturated fat and almond milk has 100% less saturated fat than bacon - bacon has 32g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.08g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Almond milk has less cholesterol than bacon - bacon has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Bacon has more Vitamin A than almond milk - bacon has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Almond milk has more Vitamin D than bacon - almond milk has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond milk has signficantly more Vitamin E than bacon - almond milk has 6.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Bacon has more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both almond milk and bacon contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Almond Milk | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.004 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.01 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | 0.725 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.01 MG | 0.007 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.005 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.09 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Almond milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 183 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.
iron
Bacon and almond milk contain similar amounts of iron - bacon has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Almond milk has 347% more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bacon has more linoleic acid than almond milk per 100 grams.
| Almond Milk | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.442 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 9.426 G |
| Total | 0.252 G | 9.868 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does bacon or almond milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Bacon is high in calories and almond milk has 100% less calories than bacon - bacon has 898 calories in 100g and almond milk has 15 calories.
Does almond milk or bacon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both almond milk and bacon are low in carbohydrates - almond milk has 1.3g of carbs for 100g and bacon has no carbs..
Does bacon or almond milk contain more calcium?
Almond milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 183 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.