Bacon vs. Raw Bacon
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Bacon and Raw Bacon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
bacon
versus
raw bacon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bacon and raw bacon:
- Both bacon and raw bacon are high in calories.
- Bacon has more riboflavin and niacin, however, raw bacon contains more Vitamin B12.
- Raw bacon is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) and Raw Bacon (Bacon, pre-sliced, reduced/low sodium, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bacon and raw bacon are high in calories. Bacon has 121% more calories than raw bacon - bacon has 898 calories per 100 grams and raw bacon has 407 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bacon is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to raw bacon for carbs. Bacon has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for raw bacon, 13:1:87 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bacon | Raw Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 1% |
| Fat | 100% | 87% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both raw bacon and bacon are low in carbohydrates - raw bacon has 0.83g of total carbs per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw bacon and bacon contain similar amounts of sugar - raw bacon has 0.83g of sugar per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Raw bacon is an excellent source of protein and it has 178 times more protein than bacon - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and raw bacon has 12.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bacon is high in saturated fat and raw bacon has less saturated fat than bacon - bacon has 32g of saturated fat per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Raw bacon has less cholesterol than bacon - bacon has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Bacon has more Vitamin A than raw bacon - bacon has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Raw bacon has more Vitamin E than bacon - raw bacon has 0.43mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Bacon has more riboflavin and niacin, however, raw bacon contains more Vitamin B12.
| Bacon | Raw Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.004 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.725 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.007 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09 UG | 0.5 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bacon and raw bacon contain similar amounts of calcium - bacon has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and raw bacon has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Bacon and raw bacon contain similar amounts of iron - bacon has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and raw bacon has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Raw bacon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 32 times more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium per 100 grams and raw bacon has 506mg of potassium.
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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% | 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% | 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% | 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% | 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 raw bacon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bacon and raw bacon are high in calories. Bacon has 120% more calories than raw bacon - bacon has 898 calories in 100g and raw bacon has 407 calories.
Does bacon or raw bacon contain more potassium?
Raw bacon is a rich source of potassium and it has 32 times more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium in 100 grams and raw bacon has 506mg of potassium.