Which is healthier, Bacon or Cheddar Cheese?

Bacon wins in 5 out of 10 nutritional categories. Bacon has 541 calories and 37g protein per 100g, while Cheddar Cheese has 403 calories and 24.9g protein.

How many calories are in Bacon vs Cheddar Cheese?

Bacon contains 541 calories per 100g, while Cheddar Cheese contains 403 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Bacon or Cheddar Cheese?

Bacon has more protein with 37g per 100g compared to 24.9g.

Bacon vs Cheddar Cheese

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Bacon 5

3 Cheddar Cheese

Meat vs Dairy & Eggs

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Bacon	Cheddar Cheese	Better
Calories	541kcal	403kcal	Cheddar Cheese
Protein	37g	24.9g	Bacon
Total Fat	41.8g	33.1g	Cheddar Cheese
Carbohydrates	1.4g	1.3g	Bacon
Fiber	0g	0g	Tie
Sugar	0g	0.5g	Bacon
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	5mg	721mg	Cheddar Cheese
Iron	0.8mg	0.7mg	Bacon
Potassium	565mg	98mg	Bacon

Macronutrient Breakdown

Bacon

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

Cheddar Cheese

Protein: 24.9g Fat: 33.1g Carbs: 1.3g

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.