Calories in Bacon, turkey, low sodium
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Bacon, turkey, low sodium contains 253 kcal per 100 g. A 1 serving (15 g) provides about 38 kcal.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from fat, with 21% from protein and 8% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for sausages and luncheon meats on FoodFactly (265 kcal per 100 g).
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.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 253 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 20 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat C | 6.7 g | 33% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 100 mg | 33% |
| Sodium L | 900 mg | 39% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.8 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 13.3 g | 27% |
| Vitamin A C | 8 µg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin C L | 24 mg | 27% |
| Vitamin D ? | 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% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.62 mg | 12% |
| 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% |
| Manganese C | 0.011 mg | 0.5% |
| 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 gbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 14.5 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 0.2 g)
- Fat20 gbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 21.9 g)
- Saturated fat6.7 gbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 7.4 g)
- Sodium900 mgbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 962 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 |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan C | 0.19 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.65 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.52 g |
| Leucine C | 1.3 g |
| Lysine C | 1.5 g |
| Methionine C | 0.47 g |
| Cystine C | 0.17 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.59 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.53 g |
| Valine C | 0.59 g |
| Arginine C | 1.1 g |
| Histidine C | 0.49 g |
| Alanine C | 1 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 1.5 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 2.5 g |
| Glycine C | 0.93 g |
| Proline C | 1.1 g |
| Serine C | 0.72 g |
Individual fatty acids (31)
| 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 |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0.27 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 8.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.037 g |
| SFA 22:0 C | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 14:1 C | 0.005 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 |
| SFA 15:0 C | 0.022 g |
| SFA 17:0 C | 0.035 g |
| SFA 24:0 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c C | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 17:1 C | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 20:3 C | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 15:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 C | 0.008 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 8 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 10 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) C | 0.2 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water C | 58.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 2.9 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,057 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 25 IU |
| 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ham and cheese loaf or roll | 241 | 13.6 g | 4 g | 18.7 g |
| Beerwurst, beer salami, pork | 238 | 14.2 g | 2.1 g | 18.8 g |
| Pork, cured, ham and water product, shank, bone-in, separable lean and fat, unheated | 243 | 14.3 g | 1.4 g | 20 g |
| Bologna, beef and pork, low fat | 230 | 11.5 g | 2.6 g | 19.3 g |
| Chitterlings | 231 | 12.4 g | 0 g | 20.2 g |
| Luncheon sausage, pork and beef | 260 | 15.4 g | 1.6 g | 20.9 g |
| Bologna, pork | 247 | 15.3 g | 0.73 g | 19.9 g |
| Beerwurst, pork and beef | 276 | 14 g | 4.3 g | 22.5 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 253 kcal. 1 serving (15 g): about 38 kcal.
Is bacon high in protein?
Bacon contains 13.3 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in 1 serving (15 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sausages and luncheon meats, that is below the median (median 14.5 g).
How many carbs are in bacon?
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 bacon?
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 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 bacon?
100 g contains 900 mg of sodium, 39% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does bacon have the same nutrition not specified and raw?
No. Per 100 g, bacon, turkey, low sodium has 253 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: 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 171640. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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