Bacon
Bacon contains 500 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 77% of its calories come from fat, with 23% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in meat on FoodFactly, where the median is 203 kcal per 100 g across 43,853 products.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 500 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 42.9 g | 55% |
| Saturated fat L | 14.3 g | 72% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 143 mg | 48% |
| Sodium L | 2,000 mg | 87% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 28.6 g | 57% |
% 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 23%
- Fat 77%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein28.6 gin the top quarter of meat (median 17.2 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1 g)
- Fat42.9 gin the top quarter of meat (median 8.6 g)
- Saturated fat14.3 gin the top quarter of meat (median 3.1 g)
- Sodium2,000 mgin the top quarter of meat (median 394 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0 g |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 500 kcal | 500 kcal |
| Protein | 28.6 g | 28.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 42.9 g | 42.9 g |
| Fiber | n/a | n/a |
| Sugars | 0 g | n/a |
| Sodium | 2,000 mg | 2,000 mg |
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium bacon Wellsley Farms | 500 | 35.7 g | 0 g | 35.7 g |
| BBQ Flavored Pork Rinds Laura Lynn | 500 | 14.3 g | 0 g | 57.1 g |
| Organic Pesto Cubes Go Bio! | 500 | 11.1 g | 44.4 g | 33.3 g |
| Crazy Tasty Uncured Bacon Tender Belly | 500 | 33.3 g | 5.6 g | 38.9 g |
| nissin cup yakisoba savory beef 52g Nissin | 500 | 7.7 g | 55.8 g | 26.9 g |
| Bacon Lidl | 500 | 35.7 g | 0 g | 42.9 g |
| Thick cut sliced bacon Giant Eagle | 500 | 33.3 g | 0 g | 41.7 g |
| Cooked Bacon Strips Great Value | 500 | 28.6 g | 0 g | 42.9 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 500 kcal.
Is Bacon high in protein?
Bacon contains 28.6 g of protein per 100 g (57% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is among the highest quarter (median 17.2 g).
How many carbs are in Bacon?
Bacon has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Bacon?
Bacon contains 42.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 14.3 g is saturated (72% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Bacon?
100 g contains 2,000 mg of sodium, 87% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated August 28, 2023. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0708820061859. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 28, 2023. Imported November 8, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2538511. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated March 29, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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