USDA-derived comparison

Bacon vs Lamb Chop

Bacon leads for Phosphorus, Selenium and Vitamin B1; Lamb Chop answers with Vitamin B12 and Folate.

Who each is for: Choose bacon for phosphorus and selenium. Choose lamb Chop for vitamin B12 and folate.

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

Bacon

Typical serving: 2 slices (20g)

30/100

More phosphorusMore seleniumMore vitamin B1More vitamin B3
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Lamb Chop

Typical serving: 2 small chops (100g)

22/100

More vitamin B12More folate
Full Lamb Chop 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.

NutrientBaconLamb Chop
Calories541 kcal216 kcal
Protein37 g30 g
Carbs1 g0 g
Fat42 g10 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sat fat14 g3 g
Sodium1,717 mg84 mg
Potassium565 mg376 mg
Calcium11 mg19 mg
Iron1.4 mg2 mg
Magnesium33 mg28 mg
Zinc3.5 mg4.1 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0.4 µg0.1 µg
Vitamin B121.2 µg2.5 µg
Folate1 µg24 µg

Servings differ: 2 slices of bacon is about 20g, 2 small chops of lamb chop about 100g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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