Salmon vs. Raw Bacon
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Raw Bacon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
raw bacon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and raw bacon:
- Both raw bacon and salmon are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Salmon has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Raw Bacon (Bacon, pre-sliced, reduced/low sodium, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both raw bacon and salmon are high in calories. Raw bacon has 220% more calories than salmon - raw bacon has 407 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in fat and similar to raw bacon for carbs. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for raw bacon, 13:1:87 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Raw Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 1% |
| Fat | 33% | 87% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both raw bacon and salmon are low in carbohydrates - raw bacon has 0.83g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw bacon and salmon contain similar amounts of sugar - raw bacon has 0.83g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both raw bacon and salmon are high in protein. Salmon has 64% more protein than raw bacon - raw bacon has 12.5g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both salmon and raw bacon are low in saturated fat - salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Both salmon and raw bacon are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Raw bacon has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Salmon has more Vitamin A than raw bacon - salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than raw bacon - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Raw bacon and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raw bacon has 0.43mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Salmon and raw bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Salmon | Raw Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 4 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | 0.5 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Raw bacon and salmon contain similar amounts of calcium - raw bacon has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Raw bacon and salmon contain similar amounts of iron - raw bacon has 0.42mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both raw bacon and salmon are high in potassium. Raw bacon has 38% more potassium than salmon - raw bacon has 506mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg 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% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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FAQ
Does raw bacon or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raw bacon and salmon are high in calories. Raw bacon has 220% more calories than salmon - raw bacon has 407 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is raw bacon or salmon better for protein?
Both raw bacon and salmon are high in protein. Salmon has 60% more protein than raw bacon - raw bacon has 12.5g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does raw bacon or salmon contain more potassium?
Both raw bacon and salmon are high in potassium. Raw bacon has 40% more potassium than salmon - raw bacon has 506mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.