Which is healthier, Bacon or Chicken Breast?

Chicken Breast wins in 4 out of 10 nutritional categories. Bacon has 541 calories and 37g protein per 100g, while Chicken Breast has 165 calories and 31g protein.

How many calories are in Bacon vs Chicken Breast?

Bacon contains 541 calories per 100g, while Chicken Breast contains 165 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Bacon or Chicken Breast?

Bacon has more protein with 37g per 100g compared to 31g.

Bacon vs Chicken Breast

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Bacon 3

4 Chicken Breast

Meat vs Poultry

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Bacon	Chicken Breast	Better
Calories	541kcal	165kcal	Chicken Breast
Protein	37g	31g	Bacon
Total Fat	41.8g	3.6g	Chicken Breast
Carbohydrates	1.4g	0g	Bacon
Fiber	0g	0g	Tie
Sugar	0g	0g	Tie
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	5mg	15mg	Chicken Breast
Iron	0.8mg	1mg	Chicken Breast
Potassium	565mg	256mg	Bacon

Macronutrient Breakdown

Bacon

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

Chicken Breast

Protein: 31g Fat: 3.6g Carbs: 0g

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.