Kefir vs. Bacon
Nutrition comparison of Kefir and Cooked Bacon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kefir
versus
cooked
bacon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kefir and bacon:
- Kefir has 18.4 times less cholesterol than bacon.
- Kefir has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, bacon contains more niacin.
- Kefir has signficantly more potassium than bacon.
- Kefir is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kefir (Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY) and Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bacon is high in calories and kefir has 95% less calories than bacon - bacon has 898 calories per 100 grams and kefir has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kefir is much heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bacon per calorie. Kefir has a macronutrient ratio of 35:44:21 and for bacon, 0:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kefir | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 35% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 44% | ~ |
| Fat | 21% | 100% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both kefir and bacon are low in carbohydrates - kefir has 4.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bacon has less sugar than kefir - kefir has 4.6g of sugar per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Kefir has 53 times more protein than bacon - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and kefir has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bacon is high in saturated fat and kefir has 98% less saturated fat than bacon - bacon has 32g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kefir has 0.66g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both kefir and bacon are low in trans fat - kefir has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Kefir has 18.4 times less cholesterol than bacon - bacon has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and kefir has 5mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Kefir and bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - kefir has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Kefir is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 14 times more Vitamin A than bacon - bacon has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kefir has 171ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Kefir has more Vitamin D than bacon - kefir has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kefir and bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kefir has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Kefir and bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - kefir has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Kefir has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, bacon contains more niacin.
| Kefir | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.004 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.135 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.15 MG | 0.725 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.385 MG | 0.007 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | 0.09 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kefir is an excellent source of calcium and it has 129 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and kefir has 130mg of calcium.
iron
Bacon and kefir contain similar amounts of iron - bacon has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and kefir has 0.04mg of iron.
potassium
Kefir has signficantly more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium per 100 grams and kefir has 164mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bacon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than kefir per 100 grams.
| Kefir | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.476 G |
| DPA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.476 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bacon has more linoleic acid than kefir per 100 grams.
| Kefir | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.442 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.042 G | 9.426 G |
| Total | 0.042 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 kefir contain more calories in 100 grams?Bacon is high in calories and kefir has 100% less calories than bacon - bacon has 898 calories in 100g and kefir has 43 calories.
Is bacon or kefir better for protein?
Kefir has 53 times more protein than bacon - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and kefir has 3.8g of protein.
Does kefir or bacon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both kefir and bacon are low in carbohydrates - kefir has 4.8g of carbs for 100g and bacon has no carbs..
Does bacon or kefir contain more calcium?
Kefir is a rich source of calcium and it has 129 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium in 100 grams and kefir has 130mg of calcium.