Calories in Bacon, pre-sliced, reduced/low sodium, unprepared
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Bacon, pre-sliced, reduced/low sodium, unprepared contains 407 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice (26 g) provides about 106 kcal.
Roughly 87% of its calories come from fat, with 12% from protein and 0.8% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in pork products on FoodFactly, where the median is 180 kcal per 100 g across 343 foods.
100 g provides 21% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 14% of the Daily Value for phosphorus and 11% of the Daily Value for zinc.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 407 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 39.3 g | 50% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium M | 470 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.83 g | 0.3% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars M | 0.83 g | |
| Protein M | 12.5 g | 25% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.43 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 0.5 µg | 21% |
| Calcium M | 4 mg | 0.3% |
| Iron M | 0.42 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium M | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus M | 180 mg | 14% |
| Potassium M | 506 mg | 11% |
| Zinc M | 1.2 mg | 11% |
| Copper M | 0.047 mg | 5% |
| Manganese M | 0.011 mg | 0.5% |
% 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 12%
- Carbohydrates 0.8%
- Fat 87%
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
- Protein12.5 gin the lowest quarter of pork products (median 22 g)
- Sugars0.83 gin the top quarter of pork products (median 0 g)
- Fat39.3 gin the top quarter of pork products (median 9.2 g)
- Sodium470 mgabove the median for pork products (median 87 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water45 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0.83 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.15 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.55 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.59 g |
| Leucine M | 1 g |
| Lysine M | 1.1 g |
| Methionine M | 0.34 g |
| Cystine M | 0.14 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.52 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.5 g |
| Valine M | 0.63 g |
| Arginine M | 0.81 g |
| Histidine M | 0.51 g |
| Alanine M | 0.72 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.2 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 1.9 g |
| Glycine M | 0.57 g |
| Proline M | 0.51 g |
| Serine M | 0.52 g |
| Hydroxyproline I | 0.044 g |
Individual fatty acids (2)
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
Carotenoids (5)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (10)
| Water M | 45 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 2.4 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,702 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 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, 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef, cured, breakfast strips, raw or unheated Raw | 406 | 12.5 g | 0.7 g | 38.8 g |
| Beef, Australian, imported, Wagyu, rib, small end rib steak/roast, boneless, separable lean and fat, Aust. marble score 9, raw Raw | 404 | 14.5 g | 0.28 g | 38.3 g |
| Pork, cured, breakfast strips, raw or unheated Raw | 388 | 11.7 g | 0.7 g | 37.2 g |
| Pork, cured, bacon, unprepared Raw | 393 | 13.7 g | 0 g | 37.1 g |
| Beef, Australian, imported, Wagyu, loin, top loin steak/roast, separable lean and fat, Aust. marble score 9, raw Raw | 392 | 14.6 g | 0.14 g | 37 g |
| Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, raw Raw | 390 | 14.4 g | 0.4 g | 36.2 g |
| Pork, belly, with skin, raw Raw | 385 | 15.2 g | 0 g | 35.8 g |
| Pork, fresh, carcass, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 376 | 13.9 g | 0 g | 35.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw bacon?
100 g of raw bacon has 407 kcal. 1 slice (26 g): about 106 kcal. 1 package (446 g): about 1,815 kcal.
Is raw bacon high in protein?
Raw bacon contains 12.5 g of protein per 100 g (25% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.3 g in 1 slice (26 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pork products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 22 g).
How many carbs are in raw bacon?
Raw bacon has 0.83 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.83 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw bacon?
Raw bacon contains 39.3 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw bacon contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (21% DV), phosphorus (14% DV), zinc (11% DV) and potassium (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw bacon?
100 g contains 470 mg of sodium, 20% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does bacon have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, bacon, pre-sliced, reduced/low sodium, unprepared has 407 kcal, while bacon, turkey, microwaved has 368 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 168382. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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