Matchup of the Week: ‘Bacon’
The following article was written by Keegan Baur.
The past couple of weeks, I’ve been craving a vegan breakfast sandwich, and I think I’m finally going to make some next weekend! à Get excited. Why, you ask? Because this means I’ve been thinking about the ingredients I’m going to use, and I’ve got good news: Although “real” bacon is one of the worst things you can eat, the vegan version is definitely easier on your heart and your overall health.
Lightlife Vegetarian Food Smart Bacon
- Serving Size: 10 g
- Calories: 20
- Total Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Total Carbohydrate: 0 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Source: http://bit.ly/d0llU0
Farmland Foods All Natural Bacon
- Serving Size: 15 g
- Calories: 90
- Total Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Total Carbohydrate: 0 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Source: http://bit.ly/vlv6jj
With less fat, sodium, and cholesterol as well as fewer calories and the same bacon-y taste, there’s really no comparison. The vegan version is the clear winner. I know what I’m having at brunch next Sunday. Vegan-bacon-and-tofu-egg sandwiches, here I come!
