Lamb vs. Bacon
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lamb and Cooked Bacon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lamb
versus
cooked
bacon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lamb and bacon:
- Both bacon and lamb are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Lamb has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Lamb has signficantly more iron than bacon.
- Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bacon and lamb are high in calories. Bacon has 217% more calories than lamb - bacon has 898 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lamb is much heavier in protein, much lighter in fat and similar to bacon for carbs. Lamb has a macronutrient ratio of 36:0:64 and for bacon, 0:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lamb | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | ~ |
| Fat | 64% | 100% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
Protein
protein
Lamb is an excellent source of protein and it has 352 times more protein than bacon - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bacon and lamb are high in saturated fat. Bacon has 294% more saturated fat than lamb - bacon has 32g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Bacon and lamb contain similar amounts of cholesterol - bacon has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lamb has 97mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Bacon has more Vitamin A than lamb - bacon has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lamb and bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lamb has more Vitamin K than bacon - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lamb has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Lamb | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.004 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.25 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 6.7 MG | 0.725 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.66 MG | 0.007 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.61 UG | 0.09 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lamb has 21 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Lamb has signficantly more iron than bacon - bacon has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and it has 21 times more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium per 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lamb and bacon contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lamb | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.26 G | 0.476 G |
| Total | 0.26 G | 0.476 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bacon has more linoleic acid than lamb per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.07 G | 9.426 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.442 G |
| Total | 1.07 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.
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FAQ
Does bacon or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bacon and lamb are high in calories. Bacon has 220% more calories than lamb - bacon has 898 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is bacon or lamb better for protein?
Lamb is a fantastic source of protein and it has 352 times more protein than bacon - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does bacon or lamb contain more potassium?
Lamb is a rich source of potassium and it has 21 times more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.