Bacon, NS as to type of meat, cooked: Nutrition Facts
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Bacon, NS as to type of meat, cooked contains 484 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of guideline amount if topping (8 g) provides about 39 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from fat, with 31% from protein and 2% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for bacon on FoodFactly (472 kcal per 100 g).
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).
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
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 | 484 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 35.8 g | 46% |
| Saturated fat C | 12.3 g | 62% |
| Cholesterol C | 99 mg | 33% |
| Sodium C | 1,760 mg | 77% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 1.9 g | 0.7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 1.6 g | |
| Protein C | 37.4 g | 75% |
| 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 | 12 mg | 0.9% |
| Iron C | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 34 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus C | 402 mg | 32% |
| Potassium C | 528 mg | 11% |
| Zinc C | 3.3 mg | 30% |
| Copper C | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| 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 31%
- Carbohydrates 2%
- Fat 67%
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
- Protein37.4 gin the top quarter of bacon (median 33.9 g)
- Sugars1.6 gin the top quarter of bacon (median 0 g)
- Fat35.8 gabove the median for bacon (median 35.1 g)
- Saturated fat12.3 gabove the median for bacon (median 12.2 g)
- Sodium1,760 mgin the top quarter of bacon (median 1,590 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water18.9 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 | 6.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.004 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.007 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 5.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.016 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.015 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.46 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 7.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 3.8 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 14.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.23 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.16 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.81 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 | 0.025 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 | 18.9 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, 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 |
| Bacon, for use on a sandwich | 494 | 39.4 g | 2 g | 36.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork bacon, NS as to fresh, smoked or cured, cooked Cooked | 484 | 37.4 g | 1.9 g | 35.8 g |
| Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, microwaved Cooked | 476 | 39 g | 0.48 g | 34.1 g |
| Pork, cured, bacon, pre-sliced, cooked, pan-fried Cooked | 468 | 33.9 g | 1.7 g | 35.1 g |
| Pork bacon, smoked or cured, cooked Cooked | 468 | 33.9 g | 1.7 g | 35.1 g |
| Bacon or side pork, fresh, cooked Cooked | 468 | 33.9 g | 1.7 g | 35.1 g |
| Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, restaurant Cooked | 500 | 40.9 g | 2.1 g | 36.5 g |
| Beef, cured, breakfast strips, cooked Cooked | 449 | 31.3 g | 1.4 g | 34.4 g |
| Beef, bacon, cooked Cooked | 449 | 31.3 g | 1.4 g | 34.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked bacon?
100 g of cooked bacon has 484 kcal. Guideline amount if topping (8 g): about 39 kcal. 1 thin slice, yield after cooking (5 g): about 24 kcal. 1 medium slice, yield after cooking (8 g): about 39 kcal.
Is cooked bacon high in protein?
Cooked bacon contains 37.4 g of protein per 100 g (75% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in guideline amount if topping (8 g). About 31% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other bacon, that is among the highest quarter (median 33.9 g).
How many carbs are in cooked bacon?
Cooked bacon has 1.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 1.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked bacon?
Cooked bacon contains 35.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 12.3 g is saturated (62% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked 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 (32% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked bacon?
100 g contains 1,760 mg of sodium, 77% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does bacon have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, bacon, NS as to type of meat, cooked has 484 kcal, while bacon, pre-sliced, reduced/low sodium, unprepared has 407 kcal. Cooking 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 2705885. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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