Canned Tuna vs. Bacon
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Cooked Bacon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
cooked
bacon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and bacon:
- Both bacon and canned tuna are high in calories.
- Canned tuna has 57% less cholesterol than bacon.
- Canned tuna has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Canned tuna is a great source of potassium.
- Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bacon and canned tuna are high in calories. Bacon has 602% more calories than canned tuna - bacon has 898 calories per 100 grams and canned tuna has 128 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, canned tuna is much heavier in protein, much lighter in fat and similar to bacon for carbs. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for bacon, 0:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | ~ |
| Fat | 22% | 100% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
Protein
protein
Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein and it has 336 times more protein than bacon - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bacon is high in saturated fat and canned tuna has 98% less saturated fat than bacon - bacon has 32g of saturated fat per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Canned tuna has 57% less cholesterol than bacon - bacon has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Bacon and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - bacon has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A.
The B Vitamins
Canned tuna has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Canned Tuna | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.004 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 0.725 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.007 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | 0.09 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Canned tuna has 13 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Canned tuna has 646% more iron than bacon - bacon has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
potassium
Canned tuna is a great source of potassium and it has 14 times more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bacon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than canned tuna per 100 grams, however, canned tuna contains more dha, epa and dpa than bacon per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.071 G | 0.476 G |
| DHA | 0.629 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.233 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.018 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.951 G | 0.476 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bacon has more linoleic acid than canned tuna per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 9.426 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.442 G |
| Total | 0.055 G | 9.868 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Canned Tuna or Bacon .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does bacon or canned tuna contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bacon and canned tuna are high in calories. Bacon has 600% more calories than canned tuna - bacon has 898 calories in 100g and canned tuna has 128 calories.
Is bacon or canned tuna better for protein?
Canned tuna is a fantastic source of protein and it has 336 times more protein than bacon - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.