Bacon vs. Basil
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Bacon and Basil
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
bacon
versus
basil
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bacon and basil:
- Basil has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, bacon contains more Vitamin B12.
- Basil has signficantly more dietary fiber than bacon.
- Basil is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) and Basil (Basil, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bacon is high in calories and basil has 97% less calories than bacon - bacon has 898 calories per 100 grams and basil has 23 calories.
| Bacon | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 32% |
| Fat | 100% | 24% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both basil and bacon are low in carbohydrates - basil has 2.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Basil has signficantly more dietary fiber than bacon - basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Basil and bacon contain similar amounts of sugar - basil has 0.3g of sugar per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Basil has 44 times more protein than bacon - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bacon is high in saturated fat and basil has 100% less saturated fat than bacon - bacon has 32g of saturated fat per 100 grams and basil has 0.04g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Basil has less cholesterol than bacon - bacon has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and basil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Basil is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bacon - basil has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 23 times more Vitamin A than bacon - bacon has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and basil has 264ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Basil has more Vitamin E than bacon - basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than bacon - basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Basil has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, bacon contains more Vitamin B12. Both bacon and basil contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Bacon | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.004 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.076 MG |
| Niacin | 0.725 MG | 0.902 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.007 MG | 0.209 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 68 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Basil is an excellent source of calcium and it has 176 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
iron
Basil is an excellent source of iron and it has 23 times more iron than bacon - bacon has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
potassium
Basil is a great source of potassium and it has 18 times more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium per 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both bacon and basil contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Bacon | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.476 G | 0.316 G |
| Total | 0.476 G | 0.316 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bacon has more linoleic acid than basil per 100 grams.
| Bacon | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.442 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 9.426 G | 0.073 G |
| Total | 9.868 G | 0.073 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.
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does bacon or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?Bacon is high in calories and basil has 100% less calories than bacon - bacon has 898 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.
Is bacon or basil better for protein?
Basil has 44 times more protein than bacon - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Does basil or bacon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both basil and bacon are low in carbohydrates - basil has 2.7g of carbs for 100g and bacon has no carbs..
Does bacon or basil contain more calcium?
Basil is a rich source of calcium and it has 176 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
Does bacon or basil contain more iron?
Basil is an abundant source of iron and it has 23 times more iron than bacon - bacon has 0.13mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.