Bacon, for use on a sandwich: Nutrition Facts
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Bacon, for use on a sandwich contains 494 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of guideline amount on regular sandwich (16 g) provides about 79 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from fat, with 32% from protein and 2% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in not included in a food category on FoodFactly, where the median is 193 kcal per 100 g across 76 foods.
100 g provides 92% of the Daily Value for selenium, 66% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 47% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 494 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 36.2 g | 46% |
| Saturated fat C | 12.5 g | 63% |
| Cholesterol C | 99 mg | 33% |
| Sodium C | 1,800 mg | 78% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2 g | 0.7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 2.5 g | |
| Protein C | 39.4 g | 79% |
| Vitamin A C | 11 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.4 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.42 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.56 mg | 47% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.23 mg | 18% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 10.5 mg | 66% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.54 mg | 31% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.1 µg | 45% |
| Choline C | 89.5 mg | 16% |
| Calcium C | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium C | 35 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus C | 409 mg | 33% |
| Potassium C | 544 mg | 12% |
| Zinc C | 3.5 mg | 31% |
| Copper C | 0.12 mg | 14% |
| Selenium C | 50.7 µg | 92% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 32%
- Carbohydrates 2%
- Fat 66%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein39.4 gin the top quarter of not included in a food category (median 2.8 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of not included in a food category (median 1.3 g)
- Sugars2.5 gbelow the median for not included in a food category (median 2.7 g)
- Fat36.2 gin the top quarter of not included in a food category (median 0.78 g)
- Saturated fat12.5 gin the top quarter of not included in a food category (median 0.16 g)
- Sodium1,800 mgin the top quarter of not included in a food category (median 69 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water16.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 15.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 6 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.006 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 5.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.026 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.023 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.47 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 7.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 3.9 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 14.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.24 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.16 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.83 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.29 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.008 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.024 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 11 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 16.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Bacon
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon, pre-sliced, reduced/low sodium, unprepared Raw | 407 | 12.5 g | 0.83 g | 39.3 g |
| Bacon, turkey, microwaved Cooked | 368 | 29.5 g | 4.2 g | 25.9 g |
| Bacon, turkey, low sodium | 253 | 13.3 g | 4.8 g | 20 g |
| Bacon, meatless | 309 | 11.7 g | 5.3 g | 29.5 g |
| Bacon, turkey, unprepared Raw | 226 | 15.9 g | 1.9 g | 16.9 g |
| Bacon, NS as to type of meat, cooked Cooked | 484 | 37.4 g | 1.9 g | 35.8 g |
| Bacon, NS as to type of meat, reduced sodium, cooked Cooked | 253 | 13.3 g | 4.8 g | 20 g |
| Bacon, lettuce, tomato sandwich on white | 231 | 10.9 g | 29.7 g | 7.5 g |
| Bacon, lettuce, tomato sandwich on wheat | 229 | 12 g | 27.5 g | 7.8 g |
| Bacon, for use with vegetables | 468 | 33.9 g | 1.7 g | 35.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish, herring, Pacific, flesh, air-dried, packed in oil (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 489 | 44.5 g | 0 g | 34.6 g |
| Fish, salmon, king, chinook, smoked, brined (Alaska Native) Cooked | 430 | 39.9 g | 0 g | 30 g |
| Seal, bearded (Oogruk), meat, dried, in oil (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 367 | 35.3 g | 0 g | 25.1 g |
| Cheese and Queso as ingredient | 362 | 21.9 g | 2.4 g | 29.3 g |
| Cheese as ingredient in sandwiches | 358 | 20.4 g | 5 g | 28.4 g |
| Whale, beluga, eyes (Alaska Native) | 291 | 19.6 g | 0 g | 23.3 g |
| Beef as ingredient in recipes | 261 | 26.4 g | 0 g | 16.5 g |
| Fish, salmon, king, chinook, kippered, canned (Alaska Native) Canned | 266 | 30.7 g | 0 g | 15.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in bacon?
100 g of bacon has 494 kcal. Guideline amount on regular sandwich (16 g): about 79 kcal. Guideline amount on large sandwich (24 g): about 119 kcal.
Is bacon high in protein?
Bacon contains 39.4 g of protein per 100 g (79% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6.3 g in guideline amount on regular sandwich (16 g). About 32% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other not included in a food category, that is among the highest quarter (median 2.8 g).
How many carbs are in bacon?
Bacon has 2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 2.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in bacon?
Bacon contains 36.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 12.5 g is saturated (63% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does bacon contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (92% DV), Niacin (B3) (66% DV), Thiamin (B1) (47% DV), Vitamin B12 (45% DV) and phosphorus (33% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in bacon?
100 g contains 1,800 mg of sodium, 78% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does bacon have the same nutrition not specified and raw?
No. Per 100 g, bacon, for use on a sandwich has 494 kcal, while bacon, pre-sliced, reduced/low sodium, unprepared has 407 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710256. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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