Whole Wheat Bread vs. Bacon
Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Bread and Cooked Bacon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole wheat bread
versus
cooked
bacon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat bread and bacon:
- Both whole wheat bread and bacon are high in calories.
- Whole wheat bread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, bacon contains more Vitamin B12.
- Whole wheat bread is a great source of iron and potassium.
- Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both whole wheat bread and bacon are high in calories. Bacon has 239% more calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories per 100 grams and bacon has 898 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat bread is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bacon per calorie. Whole wheat bread has a macronutrient ratio of 20:66:14 and for bacon, 0:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Wheat Bread | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 66% | ~ |
| Fat | 14% | 100% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and bacon has less carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than bacon - whole wheat bread has 7.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bacon has less sugar than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 6.4g of sugar per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of protein and it has 189 times more protein than bacon - whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein per 100 grams and bacon has 0.07g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bacon is high in saturated fat and whole wheat bread has 97% less saturated fat than bacon - whole wheat bread has 0.87g of saturated fat per 100 grams and bacon has 32g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Whole wheat bread has less cholesterol than bacon - bacon has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Whole wheat bread and bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - whole wheat bread has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Bacon has more Vitamin A than whole wheat bread - bacon has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whole wheat bread has more Vitamin E than bacon - whole wheat bread has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Whole wheat bread and bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole wheat bread has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Whole wheat bread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, bacon contains more Vitamin B12.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.279 MG | 0.004 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.131 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 4.042 MG | 0.725 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.336 MG | 0.007 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.263 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Folate | 75 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.09 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 102 times more calcium than bacon - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium per 100 grams and bacon has 1mg of calcium.
iron
Whole wheat bread is a great source of iron and it has 18 times more iron than bacon - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and bacon has 0.13mg of iron.
potassium
Whole wheat bread is a great source of potassium and it has 14 times more potassium than bacon - whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium per 100 grams and bacon has 15mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bacon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than whole wheat bread per 100 grams.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.205 G | 0.476 G |
| Total | 0.205 G | 0.476 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bacon has more linoleic acid than whole wheat bread per 100 grams.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.442 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.667 G | 9.426 G |
| Total | 1.667 G | 9.868 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Whole Wheat Bread or Bacon .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does whole wheat bread or bacon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both whole wheat bread and bacon are high in calories. Bacon has 240% more calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories in 100g and bacon has 898 calories.
Does whole wheat bread or bacon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and bacon has fewer carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of carbs for 100g and bacon has no carbs..
Does whole wheat bread or bacon contain more calcium?
Whole wheat bread is a rich source of calcium and it has 102 times more calcium than bacon - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium in 100 grams and bacon has 1mg of calcium.