Bacon: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of bacon has 548 kcal. 1 slice, cooked (8 g): 44 kcal.
Bacon is in the family Meat & eggs. Per 100 g it provides 35.7 g protein, 1.4 g carbohydrates (0 g fiber) and 43.3 g fat: about 72% of its calories come from fat.
What bacon provides most
- High in selenium: 59 µg per 100 g, 107 % of the Daily Value.
- High in protein: 35.7 g per 100 g, 71 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin B3 (niacin): 10.6 mg per 100 g, 66 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin B12: 1.2 µg per 100 g, 48 % of the Daily Value.
- High in phosphorus: 506 mg per 100 g, 40 % of the Daily Value.
- High in zinc: 3.4 mg per 100 g, 31 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: sodium: 2,193 mg · saturated fat: 14.2 g · cholesterol: 107 mg.
Bacon per serving
The serving is 1 slice, cooked, 8 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 slice, cooked |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 548 kcal | 44 kcal |
| Protein | 35.7 g | 2.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.4 g | 0.11 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 43.3 g | 3.5 g |
| Sodium | 2,193 mg | 178 mg |
Bacon nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 548 kcal | — |
| Protein | 35.7 g | 71 % |
| Total fat | 43.3 g | 56 % |
| Saturated fat | 14.2 g | 71 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 19.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.9 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36 % |
| Carbohydrates | 1.4 g | 0 % |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars | 0 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 11 µg | 1 % |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.32 mg | 2 % |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 µg | 0 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.35 mg | 29 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.25 mg | 19 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 10.6 mg | 66 % |
| B6 | 0.31 mg | 18 % |
| B9 · Folate | 2 µg | 1 % |
| B12 | 1.2 µg | 48 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1 % |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8 % |
| Magnesium | 30 mg | 7 % |
| Phosphorus | 506 mg | 40 % |
| Potassium | 539 mg | 11 % |
| Sodium | 2,193 mg | 95 % |
| Zinc | 3.4 mg | 31 % |
| Selenium | 59 µg | 107 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.21 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other meat & eggs
Of 8 foods in this family on Micela, bacon ranks 1st for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🥓 Bacon | 548 | 35.7 g |
| 2 | 🐑 Lamb | 294 | 24.5 g |
| 3 | 🥩 Beef | 257 | 26.8 g |
| 4 | 🍖 Grilled steak | 255 | 23.5 g |
| 5 | 🐖 Pork | 248 | 27.1 g |
| 6 | 🍗 Chicken | 165 | 31 g |
| 7 | 🦃 Turkey | 159 | 29.1 g |
| 8 | 🥚 Egg | 143 | 12.6 g |
Among Micela's 180 foods, bacon is in the top 10 for protein (1st), phosphorus (3rd), vitamin B3 (niacin) (3rd), fat (5th), selenium (6th), potassium (7th).
Where it comes from
Bacon is English; pancetta is Italian.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does bacon have?
100 g of bacon has 548 kcal. 1 slice, cooked (8 g) has 44 kcal.
How much protein does bacon have?
35.7 g per 100 g; 2.9 g in 1 slice, cooked.
How many carbs does bacon have?
1.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 0 g is fiber and 0 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does bacon have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: selenium, 107 %; protein, 71 %; vitamin B3 (niacin), 66 %; vitamin B12, 48 %.
Where does bacon come from?
Bacon is English; pancetta is Italian. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 10860 · Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked · Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked
One serving (1 slice, cooked) is about 2% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers