Raw Bacon vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Raw Bacon and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
raw bacon
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raw bacon and broccoli:
- Both raw bacon and broccoli are high in potassium.
- Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, raw bacon contains more Vitamin B12.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Raw bacon is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raw Bacon (Bacon, pre-sliced, reduced/low sodium, raw) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Raw bacon is high in calories and broccoli has 92% less calories than raw bacon - raw bacon has 407 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raw bacon is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Raw bacon has a macronutrient ratio of 13:1:87 and for broccoli, 28:65:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raw Bacon | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 1% | 65% |
| Fat | 87% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Raw bacon and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - raw bacon has 0.83g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than raw bacon - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw bacon and broccoli contain similar amounts of sugar - raw bacon has 0.83g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Raw bacon is an excellent source of protein and it has 344% more protein than broccoli - raw bacon has 12.5g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both broccoli and raw bacon are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than raw bacon - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has more Vitamin A than raw bacon - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Raw bacon and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raw bacon has 0.43mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than raw bacon - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, raw bacon contains more Vitamin B12.
| Raw Bacon | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 63 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than raw bacon - raw bacon has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Raw bacon and broccoli contain similar amounts of iron - raw bacon has 0.42mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Both raw bacon and broccoli are high in potassium. Raw bacon has 60% more potassium than broccoli - raw bacon has 506mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg 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.
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 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% | choline | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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FAQ
Does raw bacon or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Raw bacon is high in calories and broccoli has 90% less calories than raw bacon - raw bacon has 407 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Does raw bacon or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, raw bacon and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - raw bacon has 0.83g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does raw bacon or broccoli contain more potassium?
Both raw bacon and broccoli are high in potassium. Raw bacon has 60% more potassium than broccoli - raw bacon has 506mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.