Pecan vs. Bacon
Nutrition comparison of Pecan and Cooked Bacon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pecan
versus
cooked
bacon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pecan and bacon:
- Both bacon and pecan are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Pecan has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, bacon contains more Vitamin B12.
- Pecan is a great source of iron and protein.
- Pecan is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pecan (Nuts, pecans) and Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bacon and pecan are high in calories. Bacon has 30% more calories than pecan - bacon has 898 calories per 100 grams and pecan has 691 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pecan is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to bacon per calorie. Pecan has a macronutrient ratio of 5:8:88 and for bacon, 0:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pecan | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 8% | ~ |
| Fat | 88% | 100% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bacon has less carbohydrates than pecan - pecan has 13.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Pecan is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than bacon - pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bacon has less sugar than pecan - pecan has 4g of sugar per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pecan is a great source of protein and it has 130 times more protein than bacon - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and pecan has 9.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bacon and pecan are high in saturated fat. Bacon has 418% more saturated fat than pecan - bacon has 32g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pecan has 6.2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pecan has less cholesterol than bacon - bacon has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pecan does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pecan has more Vitamin C than bacon - pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Bacon and pecan contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - bacon has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pecan has more Vitamin E than bacon - pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pecan and bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pecan has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, bacon contains more Vitamin B12. Both pecan and bacon contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Pecan | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.66 MG | 0.004 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 1.167 MG | 0.725 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.863 MG | 0.007 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.09 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pecan is an excellent source of calcium and it has 69 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and pecan has 70mg of calcium.
iron
Pecan is a great source of iron and it has 18 times more iron than bacon - bacon has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and pecan has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Pecan is an excellent source of potassium and it has 26 times more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium per 100 grams and pecan has 410mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pecan has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bacon per 100 grams.
| Pecan | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.986 G | 0.476 G |
| Total | 0.986 G | 0.476 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pecan has more linoleic acid than bacon per 100 grams.
| Pecan | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.442 G |
| linoleic acid | 20.628 G | 9.426 G |
| Total | 20.628 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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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does bacon or pecan contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bacon and pecan are high in calories. Bacon has 30% more calories than pecan - bacon has 898 calories in 100g and pecan has 691 calories.
Does bacon or pecan contain more calcium?
Pecan is a rich source of calcium and it has 69 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium in 100 grams and pecan has 70mg of calcium.
Does bacon or pecan contain more potassium?
Pecan is a rich source of potassium and it has 26 times more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium in 100 grams and pecan has 410mg of potassium.