Canned Tuna vs. Raw Bacon
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Raw 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
raw bacon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and raw bacon:
- Both raw bacon and canned tuna are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Canned tuna has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Raw Bacon (Bacon, pre-sliced, reduced/low sodium, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both raw bacon and canned tuna are high in calories. Raw bacon has 218% more calories than canned tuna - raw bacon has 407 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 raw bacon for carbs. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for raw bacon, 13:1:87 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Raw Bacon | |
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| Protein | 78% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 1% |
| Fat | 22% | 87% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both raw bacon and canned tuna are low in carbohydrates - raw bacon has 0.83g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw bacon and canned tuna contain similar amounts of sugar - raw bacon has 0.83g of sugar per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both raw bacon and canned tuna are high in protein. Canned tuna has 89% more protein than raw bacon - raw bacon has 12.5g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both canned tuna and raw bacon are low in saturated fat - canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Raw bacon has less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Canned tuna has more Vitamin A than raw bacon - canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Raw bacon has more Vitamin E than canned tuna - raw bacon has 0.43mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Canned tuna has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Canned Tuna | Raw Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 2 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | 0.5 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Canned tuna has 250% more calcium than raw bacon - raw bacon has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Canned tuna has 131% more iron than raw bacon - raw bacon has 0.42mg of iron per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
potassium
Both raw bacon and canned tuna are high in potassium. Raw bacon has 114% more potassium than canned tuna - raw bacon has 506mg of potassium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.
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: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Raw Bacon (Bacon, pre-sliced, reduced/low sodium, raw) .
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FAQ
Does raw bacon or canned tuna contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raw bacon and canned tuna are high in calories. Raw bacon has 220% more calories than canned tuna - raw bacon has 407 calories in 100g and canned tuna has 128 calories.
Is raw bacon or canned tuna better for protein?
Both raw bacon and canned tuna are high in protein. Canned tuna has 90% more protein than raw bacon - raw bacon has 12.5g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Does raw bacon or canned tuna contain more potassium?
Both raw bacon and canned tuna are high in potassium. Raw bacon has 110% more potassium than canned tuna - raw bacon has 506mg of potassium in 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.