Calories in Bacon, NS as to type of meat, reduced sodium, cooked
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Bacon, NS as to type of meat, reduced sodium, cooked contains 253 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz, raw, yield after cooking (8 g) provides about 20 kcal.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from fat, with 21% from protein and 8% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in bacon on FoodFactly, where the median is 472 kcal per 100 g across 12 foods.
100 g provides 39% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 35% of the Daily Value for selenium and 28% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
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 | 253 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 20 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat C | 6.7 g | 33% |
| Cholesterol C | 100 mg | 33% |
| Sodium C | 900 mg | 39% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.8 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 13.3 g | 27% |
| Vitamin A C | 8 µg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin C C | 24 mg | 27% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.7 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K C | 10.8 µg | 9% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.029 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 6.2 mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.4 mg | 24% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.66 µg | 28% |
| Choline C | 56.9 mg | 10% |
| Calcium C | 10 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron C | 0.72 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 145 mg | 12% |
| Potassium C | 156 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 1.6 mg | 15% |
| Copper C | 0.063 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 19.4 µg | 35% |
% 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 21%
- Carbohydrates 8%
- Fat 71%
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
- Protein13.3 gin the lowest quarter of bacon (median 33.9 g)
- Fat20 gin the lowest quarter of bacon (median 35.1 g)
- Saturated fat6.7 gin the lowest quarter of bacon (median 12.2 g)
- Sodium900 mgin the lowest quarter of bacon (median 1,590 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water58.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 8.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 4.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.004 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 3.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.042 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 4.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.8 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 8.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.037 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.17 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.004 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 8 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 58.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 6 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey bacon, reduced sodium, cooked Cooked | 253 | 13.3 g | 4.8 g | 20 g |
| Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, chitterlings, cooked, simmered Cooked | 233 | 12.5 g | 0 g | 20.3 g |
| Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked Cooked | 226 | 13.1 g | 3.9 g | 17.6 g |
| Salami, cooked, beef Cooked | 261 | 12.6 g | 1.9 g | 22.2 g |
| Yachtwurst, with pistachio nuts, cooked Cooked | 268 | 14.8 g | 1.4 g | 22.6 g |
| Veal, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, pan-fried Cooked | 213 | 14.5 g | 0 g | 16.8 g |
| Pork sausage, reduced sodium, cooked Cooked | 271 | 9.4 g | 8.1 g | 22.4 g |
| Lamb, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, pan-fried Cooked | 273 | 17 g | 0 g | 22.2 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 253 kcal. 1 oz, raw, yield after cooking (8 g): about 20 kcal. 1 thin slice, yield after cooking (5 g): about 13 kcal. 1 medium slice, yield after cooking (8 g): about 20 kcal.
Is cooked bacon high in protein?
Cooked bacon contains 13.3 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.1 g in 1 oz, raw, yield after cooking (8 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other bacon, that is in the lowest quarter (median 33.9 g).
How many carbs are in cooked bacon?
Cooked bacon has 4.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked bacon?
Cooked bacon contains 20 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.7 g is saturated (33% 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 Niacin (B3) (39% DV), selenium (35% DV), Vitamin B12 (28% DV), Vitamin C (27% DV) and Vitamin B6 (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked bacon?
100 g contains 900 mg of sodium, 39% 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, reduced sodium, cooked has 253 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 2705886. 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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