Which is healthier, Bacon or Pepperoni?

Pepperoni wins in 4 out of 10 nutritional categories. Bacon has 541 calories and 37g protein per 100g, while Pepperoni has 494 calories and 22.5g protein.

How many calories are in Bacon vs Pepperoni?

Bacon contains 541 calories per 100g, while Pepperoni contains 494 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Bacon or Pepperoni?

Bacon has more protein with 37g per 100g compared to 22.5g.

Bacon vs Pepperoni

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Bacon 3

4 Pepperoni

Meat vs Meat

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Bacon	Pepperoni	Better
Calories	541kcal	494kcal	Pepperoni
Protein	37g	22.5g	Bacon
Total Fat	41.8g	43.9g	Bacon
Carbohydrates	1.4g	2.1g	Pepperoni
Fiber	0g	0g	Tie
Sugar	0g	0g	Tie
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	5mg	10mg	Pepperoni
Iron	0.8mg	1.5mg	Pepperoni
Potassium	565mg	363mg	Bacon

Macronutrient Breakdown

Bacon

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

Pepperoni

Protein: 22.5g Fat: 43.9g Carbs: 2.1g

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.