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
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 | Lamb Chop |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 541 kcal | 216 kcal |
| Protein | 37 g | 30 g |
| Carbs | 1 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 42 g | 10 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 14 g | 3 g |
| Sodium | 1,717 mg | 84 mg |
| Potassium | 565 mg | 376 mg |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 19 mg |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 2 mg |
| Magnesium | 33 mg | 28 mg |
| Zinc | 3.5 mg | 4.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 µg | 0.1 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 µg | 2.5 µg |
| Folate | 1 µg | 24 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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