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.
Beef Liver
Typical serving: 1 slice (85g)
48/100
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.
| Nutrient | Bacon | Beef Liver |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 541 kcal | 191 kcal |
| Protein | 37 g | 29 g |
| Carbs | 1 g | 5 g |
| Fat | 42 g | 5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 14 g | 3 g |
| Sodium | 1,717 mg | 79 mg |
| Potassium | 565 mg | 352 mg |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 6 mg |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 6.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 33 mg | 21 mg |
| Zinc | 3.5 mg | 5.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 2 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 µg | 1.2 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 µg | 70.6 µg |
| Folate | 1 µg | 253 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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