Bacon vs Sausage: Nutrition Comparison
Bacon and sausage are both popular breakfast meats and both are high in fat, sodium, and processed ingredients. Bacon is cured pork belly — high in fat and sodium with a distinctive smoky flavour that a little goes a long way. Sausage is typically ground pork with added seasonings and fillers, and can vary widely in fat and calorie content depending on the type and brand. Both are processed meats that should be consumed in moderation. Neither is a health food, but as occasional breakfast accompaniments they are broadly comparable in calorie density. Sodium content is high in both — worth noting for those managing blood pressure.
Nutrition Comparison
| Nutrient |
1 Serving (55g)*
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1 Serving (55.0g)
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|---|---|---|
| Calories | 330 kcal | 170 kcal |
| Total Fat | 25.7 g | 15 g |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 5 g |
| Cholesterol | 55 mg | 35.2 mg |
| Sodium | 990 mg | 399.8 mg |
| Total Carbs | 0 g | 1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 1 g |
| Protein | 18.3 g | 8 g |
* Nutrition data sourced from the USDA Food Central Database. Values marked with * have been normalized to match the larger serving size for a fair comparison. Individual products may vary.
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