Bacon MeatlessvsHam Minced

Ham Minced has more protein, while Ham Minced is lower in calories.

🎯When to Eat What

Goal-based picks for Bacon Meatless vs Ham Minced

💪Building muscle

Ham Minced packs 16.3g of protein per 100g (25% of calories from protein) — the better pick for muscle growth and recovery.

❤️Heart health

Bacon Meatless is the heart-friendlier option with lower saturated fat, more fiber.

🍌Electrolytes & cramp prevention

Ham Minced provides 311mg of potassium per 100g — important for muscle function, hydration, and blood pressure.

🩸Iron intake

Bacon Meatless has 2.41mg of iron per 100g — important for energy levels and preventing iron-deficiency anemia.

🔥Calorie Breakdown

Bacon Meatless
309kcal
Protein14%
Carbs6%
Fat80%
Ham Minced
263kcal
Protein25%
Carbs3%
Fat72%

💪Macronutrient Comparison

Bacon MeatlessHam Minced
ProteinB Wins
12g
16g
CarbohydratesA Wins
5.3g
1.8g
Total FatB Wins
30g
21g
Dietary FiberA Wins
2.6g
0g

📊Full Nutrition Comparison

NutrientBacon MeatlessHam MincedDiff
💪Macronutrients
Calories309kcal15%263kcal13%+46kcal
Protein12g23%16g33%<0.1g
Total Fat30g38%21g27%+8.8g
Saturated Fat4.6g23%7.2g36%<0.1g
Cholesterol0mg0%70mg23%<0.1mg
Carbohydrates5.3g2%1.8g1%+3.5g
Dietary Fiber2.6g9%0g0%+2.6g
Sugars0g0g
Vitamins
Vitamin A4.0mcg0%0mcg0%+4.0mcg
Vitamin C0mg0%0mg0%
Vitamin D0mcg0%0.70mcg3%<0.1mcg
Vitamin E6.9mg46%0.27mg2%+6.6mg
Vitamin K0mcg0%0mcg0%
Vitamin B60.48mg28%0.26mg15%+0.22mg
Vitamin B120mcg0%0.95mcg40%<0.1mcg
Folate42mcg11%1.0mcg0%+41mcg
Thiamin (B1)4.4mg367%0.71mg59%+3.7mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.48mg37%0.19mg15%+0.29mg
Niacin (B3)7.6mg47%4.2mg26%+3.4mg
🔶Minerals
Sodium1460mg63%1240mg54%+220mg
Calcium23mg2%10mg1%+13mg
Iron2.4mg13%0.79mg4%+1.6mg
Potassium170mg4%311mg7%<0.1mg
Phosphorus70mg6%157mg13%<0.1mg
Magnesium19mg5%16mg4%+3.0mg
Zinc0.42mg4%1.9mg17%<0.1mg
Copper0.10mg12%<0.1mg9%+<0.1mg
Manganese0.20mg9%<0.1mg1%+0.17mg
Selenium7.4mcg13%20mcg36%<0.1mcg

🔬Nutritional Analysis

Calories: Ham Minced is moderately lower in calories than Bacon Meatless, containing 263 kcal compared to 309 kcal per 100g (17% fewer calories).

Protein: Ham Minced provides more protein with 16.3g versus 11.7g per 100g. In terms of protein-to-calorie efficiency, Ham Minced offers better value for building and maintaining muscle.

Fat: Ham Minced is the leaner option with 20.7g of total fat per 100g compared to 29.5g. Bacon Meatless has less saturated fat (4.62g vs 7.18g).

Key Vitamins: The most notable vitamin differences are in Vitamin A (Bacon Meatless: 4mcg vs 0mcg), Vitamin D (Ham Minced: 0.7mcg vs 0mcg), Vitamin B12 (Ham Minced: 0.95mcg vs 0mcg).

Key Minerals: Notable mineral differences include Manganese (Bacon Meatless: 0.205mg vs 0.031mg), Zinc (Ham Minced: 1.9mg vs 0.42mg), Iron (Bacon Meatless: 2.41mg vs 0.79mg).

Diet Suitability: Ham Minced fits a low-carb or keto diet.

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Data from USDA FoodData Central. All values per 100g.