Which is healthier, Bacon or Barley?

Barley wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Bacon has 541 calories and 37g protein per 100g, while Barley has 123 calories and 2.3g protein.

How many calories are in Bacon vs Barley?

Bacon contains 541 calories per 100g, while Barley contains 123 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Bacon or Barley?

Bacon has more protein with 37g per 100g compared to 2.3g.

Bacon vs Barley

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Bacon 3

6 Barley

Meat vs Grains

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Bacon	Barley	Better
Calories	541kcal	123kcal	Barley
Protein	37g	2.3g	Bacon
Total Fat	41.8g	0.4g	Barley
Carbohydrates	1.4g	28.2g	Barley
Fiber	0g	3.8g	Barley
Sugar	0g	0.3g	Bacon
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	5mg	11mg	Barley
Iron	0.8mg	1.3mg	Barley
Potassium	565mg	93mg	Bacon

Macronutrient Breakdown

Bacon

Protein: 37g Fat: 41.8g Carbs: 1.4g

Barley

Protein: 2.3g Fat: 0.4g Carbs: 28.2g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.

Bacon vs Barley — Key Takeaway

Barley has 418 fewer calories per 100g than Bacon, making it the lighter option. For protein, Bacon leads with 37g per 100g. Barley is the better source of fiber at 3.8g per 100g.

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