Kidney Beans vs. Bacon
Nutrition comparison of Kidney Beans and Cooked Bacon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kidney beans
versus
cooked
bacon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kidney beans and bacon:
- Both bacon and kidney beans are high in calories.
- Kidney bean has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, bacon contains more Vitamin B12.
- Kidney bean is a great source of calcium, potassium and protein.
- Kidney bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kidney Beans (Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids, rinsed in tap water) and Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bacon and kidney beans are high in calories. Bacon has 642% more calories than kidney bean - bacon has 898 calories per 100 grams and kidney bean has 121 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kidney beans is much heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bacon per calorie. Kidney beans has a macronutrient ratio of 26:67:7 and for bacon, 0:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kidney Beans | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | ~ |
| Fat | 7% | 100% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bacon has less carbohydrates than kidney bean - kidney bean has 20.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Kidney bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than bacon - kidney bean has 6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Kidney bean is a great source of protein and it has 115 times more protein than bacon - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and kidney bean has 8.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bacon is high in saturated fat and kidney bean has 99% less saturated fat than bacon - bacon has 32g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kidney bean has 0.33g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Kidney bean has less cholesterol than bacon - bacon has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and kidney bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Kidney beans and bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - kidney bean has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Bacon has more Vitamin A than kidney bean - bacon has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kidney bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kidney beans and bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kidney bean has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Kidney bean has more Vitamin K than bacon - kidney bean has 5.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Kidney bean has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, bacon contains more Vitamin B12. Both kidney beans and bacon contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Kidney Beans | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.004 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.417 MG | 0.725 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.007 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.09 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kidney bean is a great source of calcium and it has 57 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and kidney bean has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Kidney bean has 10 times more iron than bacon - bacon has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and kidney bean has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Kidney bean is a great source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium per 100 grams and kidney bean has 250mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bacon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than kidney bean per 100 grams.
| Kidney Beans | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.132 G | 0.476 G |
| Total | 0.132 G | 0.476 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bacon has more linoleic acid than kidney bean per 100 grams.
| Kidney Beans | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.217 G | 9.426 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.442 G |
| Total | 0.217 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Kidney Beans (Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids, rinsed in tap water) and Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does bacon or kidney beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bacon and kidney beans are high in calories. Bacon has 640% more calories than kidney bean - bacon has 898 calories in 100g and kidney bean has 121 calories.
Does kidney beans or bacon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bacon has fewer carbohydrates than kidney bean - kidney bean has 20.8g of carbs for 100g and bacon has no carbs..