Bacon (Cooked) vs Ham (Lean, Cooked)
Calories, macronutrients and nutrition facts compared side by side (per 100g).
Bacon (Cooked)
per 100g
ProteinHam (Lean, Cooked)
per 100g
Nutrition Comparison
| Per 100g | Bacon (Cooked) | Ham (Lean, Cooked) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 541kcal | 145kcal |
| Protein | 37g | 20.9g |
| Carbs | 1.4g | 1.5g |
| Fat | 42g | 5.5g |
| Fiber | 0g | 0g |
| Sugar | 0g | 0g |
| Sodium | 1717mg | 1203mg |
Green marks the more favorable value (fewer calories/sugar/sodium, more protein/fiber).
Key Takeaways
- Ham (Lean, Cooked) has 396 fewer calories per 100g than Bacon (Cooked) (273% less).
- Bacon (Cooked) delivers more protein (37g vs 20.9g per 100g).
- Ham (Lean, Cooked) contains less fat (5.5g vs 42g).
Bacon (Cooked)
Bacon is high in protein but also very high in saturated fat and sodium, and it is a processed meat the WHO classifies as carcinogenic in large regular amounts. Used in small quantities for flavor it fits a balanced diet; daily large servings do not.
View Bacon (Cooked) nutrition →Ham (Lean, Cooked)
Lean ham is a convenient high-protein, low-fat deli meat, but as a cured and processed product it is very high in sodium. Choose lower-sodium versions and treat it as an occasional rather than daily protein.
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