USDA-derived comparison
Bacon vs Chicken Thigh
Bacon leads for Phosphorus, Selenium and Vitamin B12; Chicken Thigh answers with Vitamin B6.
Who each is for: Choose bacon for phosphorus and selenium. Choose chicken Thigh for vitamin B6.
Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.
Bacon
Typical serving: 2 slices (20g)
30/100
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 | Chicken Thigh |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 541 kcal | 179 kcal |
| Protein | 37 g | 25 g |
| Carbs | 1 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 42 g | 8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 14 g | 2 g |
| Sodium | 1,717 mg | 106 mg |
| Potassium | 565 mg | 269 mg |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 9 mg |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 1.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 33 mg | 24 mg |
| Zinc | 3.5 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 µg | 0.4 µg |
| Folate | 1 µg | 5 µg |
Servings differ: 2 slices of bacon is about 20g, 2 thighs of chicken thigh about 104g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.
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