Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Meatless Bacon Bits VS Soy Cheese

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Meatless Bacon Bits	27%	49%	24%
Soy Cheese	33%	48%	19%

Macro Nutrients

	Meatless Bacon Bits	Soy Cheese	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	23.3% 675kcal	7.4% 214kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	38% 36.7g	12% 11.5g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	18% 5.75g	5.2% 1.66g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	131% 2.1g	48% 0.77g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	101% 17g	33.6% 5.7g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	31% 40.5g	7.52% 9.8g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	0% 0g	3.13% 2.27g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	38% 14.5g	0% 0g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	81% 45.4g	31.6% 17.7g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Meatless Bacon Bits	Soy Cheese	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0.31% 2.83μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	71% 0.85mg	0% 0mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	7.63% 0.099mg	15.3% 0.2mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	14% 2.27mg	4.43% 0.71mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	NA	3.3% 0.16mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	8.72% 0.11mg	7.63% 0.099mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	45% 180μg	7.8% 31μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	71% 1.7μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	3% 2.7mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	65.2% 9.8mg	5.67% 0.85mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0% 0μg	5.43% 6.52μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Meatless Bacon Bits	Soy Cheese	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	14.3% 143mg	26.6% 266mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	85% 0.76mg	60% 0.54mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	12.8% 1.02mg	99% 7.94mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	32% 135mg	77% 323mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	NA	54.8% 1.26mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	44% 308mg	45% 315mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	6.05% 206mg	8.3% 282mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	19% 10.5μg	43.3% 24μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	167% 2509mg	1.9% 28.3mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	24% 2.65mg	22% 2.44mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.31% 11.3g	2.7% 100g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Meatless Bacon Bits VS Soy Cheese per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Meatless Bacon Bits versus 5 oz of Soy Cheese to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Meatless Bacon Bits vs Soy Cheese:

• 5 ounces of Meatless Bacon Bits have more Vitamin B1, 3.2 times more Vitamin B3, 5.8 times more Vitamin B9, more Vitamin B12, more Vitamin C and 11.5 times more Vitamin E than Soy Cheese.
• While 5 oz of Soybean, curd cheese contain 2 times more Vitamin B2 and more Vitamin K than Meatless Bacon Bits.
• Both Meatless Bacon Bits and Soy Cheese provide similar amounts of Vitamin B6 per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Meatless Bacon Bits have insufficient amounts of Vitamin K
• 5 ounces of Soy Cheese have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C
• Both Meatless Bacon Bits as well as Soybean, curd cheese have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Meatless Bacon Bits vs Soy Cheese:

• 5 ounces of Meatless Bacon Bits have 1.4 times more Copper and 88.5 times more Sodium than Soy Cheese.
• While 5 oz of Soybean, curd cheese contain 1.9 times more Calcium, 7.8 times more Iron, 2.4 times more Magnesium, 1.4 times more Potassium and 2.3 times more Selenium than Meatless Bacon Bits.
• Both Meatless Bacon Bits and Soy Cheese contain similar levels of Phosphorus and Zinc per five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Meatless Bacon Bits have 3.2 times more Energy, 3.2 times more Fat, 3.5 times more Saturated Fat, 2.7 times more Omega 3, 3 times more Omega 6, 4.1 times more Carbohydrate, more Fiber and 2.6 times more Protein than Soy Cheese.
• While 5 oz of Soybean, curd cheese contain more Sugars than Meatless Bacon Bits.
• 5 ounces of Soy Cheese provide inadequate amounts of Fiber