Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, microwaved: Nutrition Facts
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Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, microwaved contains 476 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice cooked (9.1 g) provides about 43 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from fat, with 34% from protein and 0.4% 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 118% of the Daily Value for selenium, 67% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 46% 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 USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 476 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 34.1 g | 44% |
| Saturated fat C | 11.6 g | 58% |
| Trans fat C | 0.12 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 111 mg | 37% |
| Sodium M | 1,783 mg | 78% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.48 g | 0.2% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 39 g | 78% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.48 mg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.55 mg | 46% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 10.7 mg | 67% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 1.2 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.51 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 1 µg | 42% |
| Choline ? | 107 mg | 19% |
| Calcium M | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium M | 34 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus M | 389 mg | 31% |
| Potassium M | 525 mg | 11% |
| Zinc M | 3.5 mg | 32% |
| Copper M | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| Manganese M | 0.023 mg | 1% |
| Selenium M | 65.1 µg | 118% |
% 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 34%
- Carbohydrates 0.4%
- Fat 66%
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
- Protein39 gin the top quarter of pork products (median 22 g)
- Fat34.1 gin the top quarter of pork products (median 9.2 g)
- Saturated fat11.6 gin the top quarter of pork products (median 2.9 g)
- Sodium1,783 mgin the top quarter of pork products (median 87 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water20.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 15.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 5.6 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.46 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 1.7 g |
| Isoleucine M | 1.8 g |
| Leucine M | 3.2 g |
| Lysine M | 3.5 g |
| Methionine M | 1.1 g |
| Cystine M | 0.44 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 1.6 g |
| Tyrosine M | 1.5 g |
| Valine M | 2 g |
| Arginine M | 2.5 g |
| Histidine M | 1.6 g |
| Alanine M | 2.2 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 3.6 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 6 g |
| Glycine M | 1.8 g |
| Proline M | 1.6 g |
| Serine M | 1.6 g |
| Hydroxyproline I | 0.14 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.005 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.007 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.2 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 4.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.43 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 7.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 3.6 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.068 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 14.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.2 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.17 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.77 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.29 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.024 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.016 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.09 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.002 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.005 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.083 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.031 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.041 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.21 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.76 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 14 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 4.8 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.094 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.071 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.089 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.031 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.031 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.048 g |
Carotenoids (12)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.68 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.22 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.03 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.04 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (10)
| Water M | 20.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 6 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,992 kJ |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Betaine M | 8.4 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Pork
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon, NS as to type of meat, cooked Cooked | 484 | 37.4 g | 1.9 g | 35.8 g |
| Pork bacon, NS as to fresh, smoked or cured, cooked Cooked | 484 | 37.4 g | 1.9 g | 35.8 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 |
| 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 |
| Beef, bacon, reduced sodium, cooked Cooked | 541 | 37 g | 1.4 g | 41.8 g |
| Pork bacon, NS as to fresh, smoked or cured, reduced sodium, cooked Cooked | 541 | 37 g | 1.4 g | 41.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked pork?
100 g of cooked pork has 476 kcal. 1 slice cooked (9.1 g): about 43 kcal.
Is cooked pork high in protein?
Cooked pork contains 39 g of protein per 100 g (78% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.5 g in 1 slice cooked (9.1 g). About 34% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pork products, that is among the highest quarter (median 22 g).
How many carbs are in cooked pork?
Cooked pork has 0.48 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked pork?
Cooked pork contains 34.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 11.6 g is saturated (58% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked pork contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (118% DV), Niacin (B3) (67% DV), Thiamin (B1) (46% DV), Vitamin B12 (42% DV) and zinc (32% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked pork?
100 g contains 1,783 mg of sodium, 78% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pork have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, pork, cured, bacon, cooked, microwaved has 476 kcal, while pork, fresh, composite of trimmed leg, loin, shoulder, and spareribs, (includes cuts to be cured), separable lean and fat, raw has 211 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 168321. 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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