USDA-derived comparison

Bacon vs Beef Liver

Bacon leads for Selenium, Vitamin B1 and Protein; Beef Liver answers with Vitamin A, Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B3.

Who each is for: Choose bacon for selenium and vitamin B1. Choose beef Liver for vitamin A and vitamin B2.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Bacon

Typical serving: 2 slices (20g)

30/100

More seleniumMore vitamin B1More protein
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Beef Liver

Typical serving: 1 slice (85g)

48/100

More vitamin AMore vitamin B2More vitamin B3More vitamin B12
Full Beef Liver page

Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientBaconBeef Liver
Calories541 kcal191 kcal
Protein37 g29 g
Carbs1 g5 g
Fat42 g5 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sat fat14 g3 g
Sodium1,717 mg79 mg
Potassium565 mg352 mg
Calcium11 mg6 mg
Iron1.4 mg6.5 mg
Magnesium33 mg21 mg
Zinc3.5 mg5.3 mg
Vitamin C0 mg2 mg
Vitamin D0.4 µg1.2 µg
Vitamin B121.2 µg70.6 µg
Folate1 µg253 µg

Servings differ: 2 slices of bacon is about 20g, 1 slice of beef liver about 85g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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