Vegan Food with Nutrition Similar to Bacon

image of bacon

Similar to Bacon

A common meat, one slice of cooked bacon contains 198 calories and zero grams of protein.

For vegan nutritional substitutes, the most comparable foods to bacon include coconut oil, flaxseed oil and sesame oil.

We compared the nutritional profile of bacon to hundreds of other foods with data from USDA.[1]

Summary of the most similar foods by category:
nuts, grains and legumes: Coconut Oil, Flaxseed Oil, Sesame Oil, Olive Oil, Soybean Oil, Coconut Cream, Coconut, Walnut, Peanuts, Pistachio, Pecan, Cashews, Sunflower Seeds, Almonds, Hazelnut, Sesame Seeds, Fried Tofu
fruits: Olives, Avocado
plants and vegetables: Nutmeg
The details of the top vegan 20 foods most nutritionally similar to bacon are below.

nuts, grains and legumes

There are quite a few seeds or grains that offer similar nutritional benefits to bacon. Coconut oil, flaxseed oil, sesame oil, olive oil and soybean oil are all high in .

Coconut Oil

image of coconut oil

Similarity: > 99%

Coconut oil is also high in saturated fat and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, coconut oil contains more calcium than bacon.

For 100 grams of bacon and coconut oil:

Bacon
(3.5 ounces) 		Coconut Oil
(7 tbsps)

898
calories (KCAL)
892
0.07
protein (G)
0
32
saturated fat (G)
82
0
trans fat (G)
0.03
11
Vitamin A (UG)
0
0
Vitamin E (MG)
0.11
1
calcium (MG)
1
0.13
iron (MG)
0.05
15
potassium (MG)
0
0
thiamin (MG)
0
0.02
riboflavin (MG)
0
0.73
niacin (MG)
0
0.01
pantothenic acid (MG)
0
0.01
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0
0.09
Vitamin B12 (UG)
0
0.997 | 0.997 | 1.47 Complete Comparison:
Coconut Oil vs. Bacon

Flaxseed Oil

image of flaxseed oil

Similarity: > 99%

Flaxseed oil is also high in saturated fat and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, flaxseed oil contains more Vitamin E and calcium than bacon.

For 100 grams of bacon and flaxseed oil:

Bacon
(3.5 ounces) 		Flaxseed Oil
(7 tbsps)

898
calories (KCAL)
884
0.07
protein (G)
0.11
32
saturated fat (G)
9
0
trans fat (G)
0.09
11
Vitamin A (UG)
0
0
Vitamin E (MG)
0.47
1
calcium (MG)
1
0.13
iron (MG)
0
15
potassium (MG)
0
0
thiamin (MG)
0
0.02
riboflavin (MG)
0
0.73
niacin (MG)
0
0.01
pantothenic acid (MG)
0
0.01
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0
0.09
Vitamin B12 (UG)
0
0.995 | 0.995 | 1.59 Complete Comparison:
Flaxseed Oil vs. Bacon

Sesame Oil

image of sesame oil

Similarity: > 95%

Sesame oil is also high in saturated fat and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, sesame oil contains more Vitamin E than bacon.

For 100 grams of bacon and sesame oil:

Bacon
(3.5 ounces) 		Sesame Oil
(7 tbsps)

898
calories (KCAL)
884
0.07
protein (G)
0
32
saturated fat (G)
14
11
Vitamin A (UG)
0
0
Vitamin E (MG)
1.4
1
calcium (MG)
0
0.13
iron (MG)
0
15
potassium (MG)
0
0
thiamin (MG)
0
0.02
riboflavin (MG)
0
0.73
niacin (MG)
0
0.01
pantothenic acid (MG)
0
0.01
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0
0.09
Vitamin B12 (UG)
0
0.991 | 0.991 | 1.69 Complete Comparison:
Sesame Oil vs. Bacon

Olive Oil

image of olive oil

Similarity: 81%

Olive oil is also high in saturated fat and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, olive oil contains more Vitamin E, calcium and iron than bacon.

For 100 grams of bacon and olive oil:

Bacon
(3.5 ounces) 		Olive Oil
(7 tbsps)

898
calories (KCAL)
884
0.07
protein (G)
0
32
saturated fat (G)
14
11
Vitamin A (UG)
0
0
Vitamin E (MG)
14
1
calcium (MG)
1
0.13
iron (MG)
0.56
15
potassium (MG)
1
0
thiamin (MG)
0
0.02
riboflavin (MG)
0
0.73
niacin (MG)
0
0.01
pantothenic acid (MG)
0
0.01
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0
0.09
Vitamin B12 (UG)
0
0.81 | 0.81 | 3.1 Complete Comparison:
Olive Oil vs. Bacon

Soybean Oil

image of soybean oil

Similarity: 61%

Soybean oil is also high in saturated fat and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, soybean oil contains more trans fat and Vitamin E than bacon.

For 100 grams of bacon and soybean oil:

Bacon
(3.5 ounces) 		Soybean Oil
(7 tablespoons)

898
calories (KCAL)
884
0.07
protein (G)
0
32
saturated fat (G)
15
0
trans fat (G)
0.68
11
Vitamin A (UG)
0
0
Vitamin E (MG)
8.2
1
calcium (MG)
0
0.13
iron (MG)
0.02
15
potassium (MG)
0
0
thiamin (MG)
0
0.02
riboflavin (MG)
0
0.73
niacin (MG)
0
0.01
pantothenic acid (MG)
0
0.01
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0
0.09
Vitamin B12 (UG)
0
0.607 | 0.607 | 2.99 Complete Comparison:
Soybean Oil vs. Bacon

Coconut Cream

image of coconut cream

Similarity: 58%

Coconut cream is also high in saturated fat and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, coconut cream contains more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin C, calcium and iron than bacon.

For 100 grams of bacon and coconut cream:

Bacon
(3.5 ounces) 		Coconut Cream
(7 tbsps)

898
calories (KCAL)
330
0
dietary fiber (G)
2.2
0.07
protein (G)
3.6
32
saturated fat (G)
31
0
Vitamin C (MG)
2.8
11
Vitamin A (UG)
0
1
calcium (MG)
11
0.13
iron (MG)
2.3
15
potassium (MG)
325
0
thiamin (MG)
0.03
0.02
riboflavin (MG)
0
0.73
niacin (MG)
0.89
0.01
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.26
0.01
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.05
0
folate (UG)
23
0.09
Vitamin B12 (UG)
0
0.583 | 0.583 | 2.56 Complete Comparison:
Coconut Cream vs. Bacon

Coconut

image of coconut

Similarity: 50%

Coconut is also high in saturated fat and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, coconut contains more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin C and calcium than bacon.

For 100 grams of bacon and coconut:

Bacon
(3.5 ounces) 		Coconut
(1.25 cup)

898
calories (KCAL)
354
0
dietary fiber (G)
9
0
sugar (G)
6.2
0.07
protein (G)
3.3
32
saturated fat (G)
30
0
Vitamin C (MG)
3.3
11
Vitamin A (UG)
0
0
Vitamin E (MG)
0.24
1
calcium (MG)
14
0.13
iron (MG)
2.4
15
potassium (MG)
356
0
thiamin (MG)
0.07
0.02
riboflavin (MG)
0.02
0.73
niacin (MG)
0.54
0.01
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.3
0.01
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.05
0
folate (UG)
26
0.09
Vitamin B12 (UG)
0
0.501 | 0.501 | 3.26 Complete Comparison:
Coconut vs. Bacon

Walnut

image of walnut

Similarity: < 50%

More nutritionally dense than bacon, walnut is also high in saturated fat and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, walnut contains more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin C and Vitamin E than bacon.

For 100 grams of bacon and walnut:

Bacon
(3.5 ounces) 		Walnut
(7/8 cup)

898
calories (KCAL)
654
0
dietary fiber (G)
6.7
0
sugar (G)
2.6
0.07
protein (G)
15
32
saturated fat (G)
6.1
0
Vitamin C (MG)
1.3
11
Vitamin A (UG)
1
0
Vitamin E (MG)
0.7
1
calcium (MG)
98
0.13
iron (MG)
2.9
15
potassium (MG)
441
0
thiamin (MG)
0.34
0.02
riboflavin (MG)
0.15
0.73
niacin (MG)
1.1
0.01
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.57
0.01
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.54
0
folate (UG)
98
0.09
Vitamin B12 (UG)
0
0.444 | 0.444 | 6.28 Complete Comparison:
Walnut vs. Bacon

Peanuts

image of peanuts

Similarity: < 50%

More nutritionally dense than bacon, peanuts are also high in saturated fat and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, peanuts contains more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin E and calcium than bacon.

For 100 grams of bacon and peanuts:

Bacon
(3.5 ounces) 		Peanuts
(5/8 cup)

898
calories (KCAL)
587
0
dietary fiber (G)
8.4
0
sugar (G)
4.9
0.07
protein (G)
24
32
saturated fat (G)
7.7
0
trans fat (G)
0.03
11
Vitamin A (UG)
0
0
Vitamin E (MG)
4.9
1
calcium (MG)
58
0.13
iron (MG)
1.6
15
potassium (MG)
634
0
thiamin (MG)
0.15
0.02
riboflavin (MG)
0.2
0.73
niacin (MG)
14
0.01
pantothenic acid (MG)
1
0.01
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.47
0
folate (UG)
97
0.09
Vitamin B12 (UG)
0
0.424 | 0.424 | 7.45 Complete Comparison:
Peanuts vs. Bacon

Pistachio

image of pistachio

Similarity: < 50%

More nutritionally dense than bacon, pistachio is also high in saturated fat and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, pistachio contains more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin C and Vitamin E than bacon.

For 100 grams of bacon and pistachio:

Bacon
(3.5 ounces) 		Pistachio
(7/8 cup)

898
calories (KCAL)
572
0
dietary fiber (G)
10
0
sugar (G)
7.7
0.07
protein (G)
21
32
saturated fat (G)
5.6
0
Vitamin C (MG)
3
11
Vitamin A (UG)
13
0
Vitamin E (MG)
2.2
1
calcium (MG)
107
0.13
iron (MG)
4
15
potassium (MG)
1007
0
thiamin (MG)
0.7
0.02
riboflavin (MG)
0.23
0.73
niacin (MG)
1.4
0.01
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.51
0.01
Vitamin B6 (MG)
1.1
0
folate (UG)
51
0.09
Vitamin B12 (UG)
0
0.417 | 0.417 | 7.29 Complete Comparison:
Pistachio vs. Bacon

Pecan

image of pecan

Similarity: < 50%

More nutritionally dense than bacon, pecan is also high in saturated fat and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, pecan contains more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin C and Vitamin E than bacon.

For 100 grams of bacon and pecan:

Bacon
(3.5 ounces) 		Pecan
(7/8 cup)

898
calories (KCAL)
691
0
dietary fiber (G)
9.6
0
sugar (G)
4
0.07
protein (G)
9.2
32
saturated fat (G)
6.2
0
Vitamin C (MG)
1.1
11
Vitamin A (UG)
3
0
Vitamin E (MG)
1.4
1
calcium (MG)
70
0.13
iron (MG)
2.5
15
potassium (MG)
410
0
thiamin (MG)
0.66
0.02
riboflavin (MG)
0.13
0.73
niacin (MG)
1.2
0.01
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.86
0.01
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.21
0
folate (UG)
22
0.09
Vitamin B12 (UG)
0
0.399 | 0.399 | 6.12 Complete Comparison:
Pecan vs. Bacon

Cashews

image of cashews

Similarity: < 50%

More nutritionally dense than bacon, cashews are also high in saturated fat and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, cashews contains more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin E and calcium than bacon.

For 100 grams of bacon and cashews:

Bacon
(3.5 ounces) 		Cashews
(3.5 ounces)

898
calories (KCAL)
553
0
dietary fiber (G)
3.3
0
sugar (G)
5.9
0.07
protein (G)
18
32
saturated fat (G)
7.8
0
Vitamin C (MG)
0.5
11
Vitamin A (UG)
0
0
Vitamin E (MG)
0.9
1
calcium (MG)
37
0.13
iron (MG)
6.7
15
potassium (MG)
660
0
thiamin (MG)
0.42
0.02
riboflavin (MG)
0.06
0.73
niacin (MG)
1.1
0.01
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.86
0.01
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.42
0
folate (UG)
25
0.09
Vitamin B12 (UG)
0
0.367 | 0.367 | 7.58 Complete Comparison:
Cashews vs. Bacon

Sunflower Seeds

image of sunflower seeds

Similarity: < 50%

More nutritionally dense than bacon, sunflower seeds are also high in saturated fat and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, sunflower seeds contains more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin C, calcium and iron than bacon.

For 100 grams of bacon and sunflower seeds:

Bacon
(3.5 ounces) 		Sunflower Seeds
(3/4 cup)

898
calories (KCAL)
619
0
dietary fiber (G)
12
0.07
protein (G)
17
32
saturated fat (G)
6
0
Vitamin C (MG)
1.4
11
Vitamin A (UG)
0
1
calcium (MG)
57
0.13
iron (MG)
6.8
15
potassium (MG)
491
0
thiamin (MG)
0.33
0.02
riboflavin (MG)
0.29
0.73
niacin (MG)
4.2
0.01
pantothenic acid (MG)
7.1
0.01
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.81
0
folate (UG)
238
0.09
Vitamin B12 (UG)
0
0.322 | 0.322 | 8.9 Complete Comparison:
Sunflower Seeds vs. Bacon

Almonds

image of almonds

Similarity: < 50%

More nutritionally dense than bacon, almonds are also high in and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, almonds contains more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin E and calcium than bacon.

For 100 grams of bacon and almonds:

Bacon
(3.5 ounces) 		Almonds
(3/4 cup)

898
calories (KCAL)
579
0
dietary fiber (G)
13
0
sugar (G)
4.4
0.07
protein (G)
21
32
saturated fat (G)
3.8
0
trans fat (G)
0.02
11
Vitamin A (UG)
0
0
Vitamin E (MG)
26
1
calcium (MG)
269
0.13
iron (MG)
3.7
15
potassium (MG)
733
0
thiamin (MG)
0.21
0.02
riboflavin (MG)
1.1
0.73
niacin (MG)
3.6
0.01
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.47
0.01
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.14
0
folate (UG)
44
0.09
Vitamin B12 (UG)
0
0.299 | 0.299 | 8.65 Complete Comparison:
Almonds vs. Bacon

Hazelnut

image of hazelnut

Similarity: < 50%

More nutritionally dense than bacon, hazelnut is also high in and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, hazelnut contains more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin C and Vitamin E than bacon.

For 100 grams of bacon and hazelnut:

Bacon
(3.5 ounces) 		Hazelnut
(3.5 ounces)

898
calories (KCAL)
646
0
dietary fiber (G)
9.4
0
sugar (G)
4.9
0.07
protein (G)
15
32
saturated fat (G)
4.5
0
Vitamin C (MG)
3.8
11
Vitamin A (UG)
3
0
Vitamin E (MG)
15
1
calcium (MG)
123
0.13
iron (MG)
4.4
15
potassium (MG)
755
0
thiamin (MG)
0.34
0.02
riboflavin (MG)
0.12
0.73
niacin (MG)
2.1
0.01
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.92
0.01
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.62
0
folate (UG)
88
0.09
Vitamin B12 (UG)
0
0.29 | 0.29 | 7.63 Complete Comparison:
Hazelnut vs. Bacon

Sesame Seeds

image of sesame seeds

Similarity: < 50%

More nutritionally dense than bacon, sesame seeds are also high in saturated fat and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, sesame seeds contains more dietary fiber, protein, calcium, iron and potassium than bacon.

For 100 grams of bacon and sesame seeds:

Bacon
(3.5 ounces) 		Sesame Seeds
(3.5 ounces)

898
calories (KCAL)
565
0
dietary fiber (G)
14
0.07
protein (G)
17
32
saturated fat (G)
6.7
11
Vitamin A (UG)
0
1
calcium (MG)
989
0.13
iron (MG)
15
15
potassium (MG)
475
0
thiamin (MG)
0.8
0.02
riboflavin (MG)
0.25
0.73
niacin (MG)
4.6
0.01
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.05
0.01
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.8
0
folate (UG)
98
0.09
Vitamin B12 (UG)
0
0.288 | 0.288 | 10.64 Complete Comparison:
Sesame Seeds vs. Bacon

Fried Tofu

image of fried tofu

Similarity: < 50%

More nutritionally dense than bacon, fried tofu is also high in and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, fried tofu contains more dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron than bacon.

For 100 grams of bacon and fried tofu:

Bacon
(3.5 ounces) 		Fried Tofu
(3.5 ounces)

898
calories (KCAL)
270
0
dietary fiber (G)
3.9
0
sugar (G)
2.7
0.07
protein (G)
19
32
saturated fat (G)
2.9
11
Vitamin A (UG)
1
0
Vitamin E (MG)
0.04
1
calcium (MG)
372
0.13
iron (MG)
4.9
15
potassium (MG)
146
0
thiamin (MG)
0.17
0.02
riboflavin (MG)
0.05
0.73
niacin (MG)
0.1
0.01
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.14
0.01
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.1
0
folate (UG)
27
0.09
Vitamin B12 (UG)
0
0.287 | 0.287 | 4.39 Complete Comparison:
Fried Tofu vs. Bacon

fruits

Olives

image of olives

Similarity: < 50%

Olives are also high in and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, olives contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, calcium and iron than bacon.

For 100 grams of bacon and olives:

Bacon
(3.5 ounces) 		Olives
(12 tbsps)

898
calories (KCAL)
116
0
dietary fiber (G)
1.6
0.07
protein (G)
0.84
32
saturated fat (G)
2.3
0
Vitamin C (MG)
0.9
11
Vitamin A (UG)
17
0
Vitamin E (MG)
1.7
1
calcium (MG)
88
0.13
iron (MG)
6.3
15
potassium (MG)
8
0
thiamin (MG)
0
0.02
riboflavin (MG)
0
0.73
niacin (MG)
0.04
0.01
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.02
0.01
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.01
0.09
Vitamin B12 (UG)
0
0.428 | 0.428 | 1.02 Complete Comparison:
Olives vs. Bacon

Avocado

image of avocado

Similarity: < 50%

Avocado is also high in and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, avocado contains more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and calcium than bacon.

For 100 grams of bacon and avocado:

Bacon
(3.5 ounces) 		Avocado
(about 3/8 cup)

898
calories (KCAL)
167
0
dietary fiber (G)
6.8
0
sugar (G)
0.3
0.07
protein (G)
2
32
saturated fat (G)
2.1
0
Vitamin C (MG)
8.8
11
Vitamin A (UG)
7
0
Vitamin E (MG)
2
1
calcium (MG)
13
0.13
iron (MG)
0.61
15
potassium (MG)
507
0
thiamin (MG)
0.08
0.02
riboflavin (MG)
0.14
0.73
niacin (MG)
1.9
0.01
pantothenic acid (MG)
1.5
0.01
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.29
0
folate (UG)
89
0.09
Vitamin B12 (UG)
0
0.361 | 0.361 | 2.85 Complete Comparison:
Avocado vs. Bacon

plants and vegetables

Nutmeg

image of nutmeg

Similarity: < 50%

More nutritionally dense than bacon, nutmeg is also high in saturated fat and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, nutmeg contains more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin C and calcium than bacon.

For 100 grams of bacon and nutmeg:

Bacon
(3.5 ounces) 		Nutmeg
(45 tsps)

898
calories (KCAL)
525
0
dietary fiber (G)
21
0
sugar (G)
3
0.07
protein (G)
5.8
32
saturated fat (G)
26
0
Vitamin C (MG)
3
11
Vitamin A (UG)
5
1
calcium (MG)
184
0.13
iron (MG)
3
15
potassium (MG)
350
0
thiamin (MG)
0.35
0.02
riboflavin (MG)
0.06
0.73
niacin (MG)
1.3
0.01
pantothenic acid (MG)
0
0.01
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.16
0
folate (UG)
76
0.09
Vitamin B12 (UG)
0
0.298 | 0.298 | 5.49 Complete Comparison:
Nutmeg vs. Bacon

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