Bacon vs. Maple Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Bacon and Maple Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
bacon
versus
maple syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bacon and maple syrup:
- Both bacon and maple syrup are high in calories.
- Maple syrup has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, bacon contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Maple syrup is a great source of potassium.
- Maple syrup is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bacon and maple syrup are high in calories. Bacon has 245% more calories than maple syrup - bacon has 898 calories per 100 grams and maple syrup has 260 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bacon is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to maple syrup for protein. Bacon has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for maple syrup, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bacon | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 100% |
| Fat | 100% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and bacon has less carbohydrates than maple syrup - maple syrup has 67g of total carbs per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Maple syrup is high in sugar and bacon has less sugar than maple syrup - maple syrup has 60.5g of sugar per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Bacon and maple syrup contain similar amounts of protein - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and maple syrup has 0.04g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bacon is high in saturated fat and maple syrup has 100% less saturated fat than bacon - bacon has 32g of saturated fat per 100 grams and maple syrup has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Maple syrup has less cholesterol than bacon - bacon has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Bacon has more Vitamin A than maple syrup - bacon has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Maple syrup has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, bacon contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
| Bacon | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.004 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 1.27 MG |
| Niacin | 0.725 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.007 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005 MG | 0.002 MG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Maple syrup is an excellent source of calcium and it has 101 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and maple syrup has 102mg of calcium.
iron
Bacon and maple syrup contain similar amounts of iron - bacon has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and maple syrup has 0.11mg of iron.
potassium
Maple syrup is a great source of potassium and it has 13 times more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium per 100 grams and maple syrup has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bacon has more linoleic acid than maple syrup per 100 grams.
| Bacon | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.442 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 9.426 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 9.868 G | 0.017 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: Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) .
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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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% | iron | 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% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 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% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 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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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does bacon or maple syrup contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bacon and maple syrup are high in calories. Bacon has 250% more calories than maple syrup - bacon has 898 calories in 100g and maple syrup has 260 calories.
Does maple syrup or bacon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and bacon has fewer carbohydrates than maple syrup - maple syrup has 67g of carbs for 100g and bacon has no carbs..
Does bacon or maple syrup contain more calcium?
Maple syrup is a rich source of calcium and it has 101 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium in 100 grams and maple syrup has 102mg of calcium.