Bacon vs. Worcestershire Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Bacon and Worcestershire Sauce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
bacon
versus
worcestershire sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bacon and worcestershire sauce:
- Worcestershire sauce has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, bacon contains more Vitamin B12.
- Worcestershire sauce is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Worcestershire sauce is an excellent source of calcium, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) and Worcestershire Sauce (Sauce, worcestershire) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bacon is high in calories and worcestershire sauce has 91% less calories than bacon - bacon has 898 calories per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 77 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bacon is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to worcestershire sauce for protein. Bacon has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for worcestershire sauce, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bacon | Worcestershire Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 100% |
| Fat | 100% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bacon has less carbohydrates than worcestershire sauce - worcestershire sauce has 19.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bacon has less sugar than worcestershire sauce - worcestershire sauce has 10g of sugar per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Bacon and worcestershire sauce contain similar amounts of protein - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Bacon is high in saturated fat and worcestershire sauce has less saturated fat than bacon - bacon has 32g of saturated fat per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Worcestershire sauce has less cholesterol than bacon - bacon has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Worcestershire sauce is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bacon - worcestershire sauce has 13mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Bacon and worcestershire sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - bacon has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Worcestershire sauce and bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - worcestershire sauce has 0.08mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Worcestershire sauce and bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - worcestershire sauce has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Worcestershire sauce has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, bacon contains more Vitamin B12. Both bacon and worcestershire sauce contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Bacon | Worcestershire Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.004 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 0.725 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.007 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005 MG | ~ |
| Folate | ~ | 8 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Worcestershire sauce is an excellent source of calcium and it has 106 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 107mg of calcium.
iron
Worcestershire sauce is an excellent source of iron and it has 39 times more iron than bacon - bacon has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 5.3mg of iron.
potassium
Worcestershire sauce is an excellent source of potassium and it has 52 times more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 800mg 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: Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) and Worcestershire Sauce (Sauce, worcestershire) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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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 | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| 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 bacon or worcestershire sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Bacon is high in calories and worcestershire sauce has 90% less calories than bacon - bacon has 898 calories in 100g and worcestershire sauce has 77 calories.
Does worcestershire sauce or bacon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bacon has fewer carbohydrates than worcestershire sauce - worcestershire sauce has 19.2g of carbs for 100g and bacon has no carbs..
Does bacon or worcestershire sauce contain more calcium?
Worcestershire sauce is a rich source of calcium and it has 106 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium in 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 107mg of calcium.
Does bacon or worcestershire sauce contain more iron?
Worcestershire sauce is an abundant source of iron and it has 39 times more iron than bacon - bacon has 0.13mg of iron in 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 5.3mg of iron.
Does bacon or worcestershire sauce contain more potassium?
Worcestershire sauce is a rich source of potassium and it has 52 times more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium in 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 800mg of potassium.