Raw Bacon vs. Raw Pork Belly
Nutrition comparison of Raw Bacon and Raw Pork Belly
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
raw bacon
versus
raw pork belly
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raw bacon and raw pork belly:
- Both raw pork belly and raw bacon are high in calories and protein.
- Raw bacon is an excellent source of potassium.
- Raw pork belly has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raw Bacon (Bacon, pre-sliced, reduced/low sodium, raw) and Raw Pork Belly (Pork, fresh, belly, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both raw pork belly and raw bacon are high in calories. Raw pork belly has 27% more calories than raw bacon - raw pork belly has 518 calories per 100 grams and raw bacon has 407 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raw bacon is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to raw pork belly for carbs. Raw bacon has a macronutrient ratio of 13:1:87 and for raw pork belly, 7:0:93 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raw Bacon | Raw Pork Belly | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 1% | ~ |
| Fat | 87% | 93% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both raw bacon and raw pork belly are low in carbohydrates - raw bacon has 0.83g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw bacon and raw pork belly contain similar amounts of sugar - raw bacon has 0.83g of sugar per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both raw pork belly and raw bacon are high in protein. Raw bacon has 34% more protein than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 9.3g of protein per 100 grams and raw bacon has 12.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Raw pork belly is high in saturated fat and raw bacon has less saturated fat than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 19.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Raw bacon has less cholesterol than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 72mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Raw pork belly and raw bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - raw pork belly has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Raw pork belly and raw bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raw pork belly has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Raw pork belly and raw bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raw pork belly has 0.39mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and raw bacon has 0.43mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Raw pork belly has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both raw bacon and raw pork belly contain significant amounts of Vitamin B12.
| Raw Bacon | Raw Pork Belly | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.396 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.242 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 4.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.256 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.13 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 1 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 UG | 0.84 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Raw pork belly and raw bacon contain similar amounts of calcium - raw pork belly has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and raw bacon has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Raw pork belly and raw bacon contain similar amounts of iron - raw pork belly has 0.52mg of iron per 100 grams and raw bacon has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Raw bacon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 174% more potassium than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 185mg of potassium per 100 grams and raw bacon has 506mg 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 Raw Pork Belly (Pork, fresh, belly, raw) .
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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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% | 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 pork belly or raw bacon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raw pork belly and raw bacon are high in calories. Raw pork belly has 30% more calories than raw bacon - raw pork belly has 518 calories in 100g and raw bacon has 407 calories.
Does raw pork belly or raw bacon contain more potassium?
Raw bacon is a rich source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 185mg of potassium in 100 grams and raw bacon has 506mg of potassium.