Bacon
Bacon contains 571 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 slices, 14 g (14 g) provides about 80 kcal.
Roughly 80% of its calories come from fat, with 20% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in meat on FoodFactly, where the median is 202 kcal per 100 g across 39,064 products.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 571 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 50 g | 64% |
| Saturated fat L | 17.9 g | 89% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 107 mg | 36% |
| Sodium L | 2,000 mg | 87% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 28.6 g | 57% |
% 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 20%
- Fat 80%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein28.6 gin the top quarter of meat (median 17.7 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1 g)
- Fat50 gin the top quarter of meat (median 8.6 g)
- Saturated fat17.9 gin the top quarter of meat (median 3.2 g)
- Sodium2,000 mgin the top quarter of meat (median 350 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Thick Cut Bacon Weight Brand | 571 | 35.7 g | 0 g | 50 g |
| Pork Rinds Chicharrones, Original Smithfield Farms | 571 | 64.3 g | 0 g | 35.7 g |
| Organic Black Toasted Sesame Seeds Kevala | 571 | 17.1 g | 26.1 g | 50 g |
| Organic Hulled Sesame Seeds Kevala | 571 | 20.7 g | 11.8 g | 60.7 g |
| Raw Balanced Almonds Slivered Pic-A-Nut | 571 | 25 g | 21.4 g | 50 g |
| Pork Cracklins, Original Gonzalez | 571 | 50 g | 0 g | 42.9 g |
| Fried Pork Rinds Original Don Chancho’s | 571 | 50 g | 7.1 g | 35.7 g |
| Pork Rinds Pre-packed Northgate Market | 571 | 50 g | 0 g | 42.9 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 571 kcal. Serving, 2 slices, 14 g (14 g): about 80 kcal.
Is Bacon high in protein?
Bacon contains 28.6 g of protein per 100 g (57% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4 g in serving, 2 slices, 14 g (14 g). About 20% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is among the highest quarter (median 17.7 g).
How many carbs are in Bacon?
Bacon has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Bacon?
Bacon contains 50 g of fat per 100 g, of which 17.9 g is saturated (89% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Bacon?
100 g contains 2,000 mg of sodium, 87% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated November 20, 2025. 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
- Open Food Facts, record 0015900068456. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated November 20, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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