Raw Bacon vs. Chicken Breast
Nutrition comparison of Raw Bacon and Cooked Chicken Breast
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
raw bacon
versus
cooked
chicken breast
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raw bacon and chicken breast:
- Both raw bacon and chicken breast are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Chicken breast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raw Bacon (Bacon, pre-sliced, reduced/low sodium, raw) and Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both raw bacon and chicken breast are high in calories. Raw bacon has 147% more calories than chicken breast - raw bacon has 407 calories per 100 grams and chicken breast has 165 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raw bacon is much lighter in protein, much heavier in fat and similar to chicken breast for carbs. Raw bacon has a macronutrient ratio of 13:1:87 and for chicken breast, 79:0:21 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raw Bacon | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 79% |
| Carbohydrates | 1% | ~ |
| Fat | 87% | 21% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both raw bacon and chicken breast are low in carbohydrates - raw bacon has 0.83g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw bacon and chicken breast contain similar amounts of sugar - raw bacon has 0.83g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both raw bacon and chicken breast are high in protein. Chicken breast has 148% more protein than raw bacon - raw bacon has 12.5g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Raw bacon has less saturated fat than chicken breast - chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Raw bacon has less cholesterol than chicken breast - chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chicken breast has more Vitamin A than raw bacon - chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Chicken breast has more Vitamin D than raw bacon - chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Raw bacon and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raw bacon has 0.43mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chicken breast and raw bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chicken breast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both raw bacon and chicken breast contain significant amounts of Vitamin B12.
| Raw Bacon | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.07 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.114 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 13.712 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.965 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.6 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 UG | 0.34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chicken breast has 275% more calcium than raw bacon - raw bacon has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken breast has 148% more iron than raw bacon - raw bacon has 0.42mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Both raw bacon and chicken breast are high in potassium. Raw bacon has 98% more potassium than chicken breast - raw bacon has 506mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Raw Bacon (Bacon, pre-sliced, reduced/low sodium, raw) and Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) .
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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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% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | iron | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 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% | Vitamin B6 | 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% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 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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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does raw bacon or chicken breast contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raw bacon and chicken breast are high in calories. Raw bacon has 150% more calories than chicken breast - raw bacon has 407 calories in 100g and chicken breast has 165 calories.
Is raw bacon or chicken breast better for protein?
Both raw bacon and chicken breast are high in protein. Chicken breast has 150% more protein than raw bacon - raw bacon has 12.5g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Does raw bacon or chicken breast contain more potassium?
Both raw bacon and chicken breast are high in potassium. Raw bacon has 100% more potassium than chicken breast - raw bacon has 506mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.