Cheese or Bacon?

 🧀 Cheddar Cheese (typical hard cheese)

Fat: ~33g

Protein: ~25g

Water: ~37%

Calories: ~400 kcal

Fat % by weight: ~33%

🥓 Pan-Fried Bacon (streaky/pork belly style)

Fat: ~42g

Protein: ~37g

Water: ~10% (after cooking)

Calories: ~550 kcal

Fat % by weight: ~42%

🧮 Fat Ratio Comparison (Per 100g Cooked)

Food Fat (g) Fat % of weight Calories

Bacon ~42g ~42% ~550 kcal

Cheddar ~33g ~33% ~400 kcal

⚖️ Verdict:

> 🔥 Bacon has a higher fat-to-weight ratio than cheese — especially when cooked (as water is reduced, fat becomes more concentrated).

🍽 But! Keep in mind:

Bacon is higher in saturated fat and often contains nitrites/nitrates.

Cheese adds calcium, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), and beneficial fermentation compounds (in aged varieties).

Both are keto- and carnivore-friendly but should be balanced based on personal health goals (cholesterol, inflammation, etc.).