Nutritional Yeast vs. Bacon
Nutrition comparison of Nutritional Yeast and Cooked Bacon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
nutritional yeast
versus
cooked
bacon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in nutritional yeast and bacon:
- Both bacon and nutritional yeast are high in calories.
- Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Nutritional yeast has signficantly more calcium than bacon.
- Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron.
- Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) and Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bacon and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Bacon has 176% more calories than nutritional yeast - bacon has 898 calories per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, nutritional yeast is much heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bacon per calorie. Nutritional yeast has a macronutrient ratio of 41:42:17 and for bacon, 0:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Nutritional Yeast | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 41% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 42% | ~ |
| Fat | 17% | 100% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and bacon has less carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - nutritional yeast has 41.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than bacon - nutritional yeast has 26.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of protein and it has 576 times more protein than bacon - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bacon is high in saturated fat and nutritional yeast has 97% less saturated fat than bacon - bacon has 32g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Nutritional yeast has less cholesterol than bacon - bacon has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nutritional yeast and bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - nutritional yeast has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Bacon has more Vitamin A than nutritional yeast - bacon has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Nutritional yeast and bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - nutritional yeast has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Nutritional Yeast | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 10.99 MG | 0.004 MG |
| Riboflavin | 4 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 40.2 MG | 0.725 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 13.5 MG | 0.007 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.5 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Folate | 2340 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 12.07 UG | 0.09 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Nutritional yeast has signficantly more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
iron
Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than bacon - bacon has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
potassium
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of potassium and it has 62 times more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bacon has more linoleic acid than nutritional yeast per 100 grams.
| Nutritional Yeast | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 9.426 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.442 G |
| Total | 0.017 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 Nutritional Yeast or Bacon .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) and Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does bacon or nutritional yeast contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bacon and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Bacon has 180% more calories than nutritional yeast - bacon has 898 calories in 100g and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
Is bacon or nutritional yeast better for protein?
Nutritional yeast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 576 times more protein than bacon - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Does nutritional yeast or bacon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and bacon has fewer carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbs for 100g and bacon has no carbs..
Does bacon or nutritional yeast contain more potassium?
Nutritional yeast is a rich source of potassium and it has 62 times more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.