Bacon
Bacon contains 545 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 slice, 11 g (11 g) provides about 60 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from fat, with 26% 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 | 545 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 45.5 g | 58% |
| Saturated fat L | 18.2 g | 91% |
| Cholesterol L | 90.9 mg | 30% |
| Sodium L | 1,818 mg | 79% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein L | 36.4 g | 73% |
% 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 26%
- Fat 74%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein36.4 gin the top quarter of meat (median 17.7 g)
- Fat45.5 gin the top quarter of meat (median 8.6 g)
- Saturated fat18.2 gin the top quarter of meat (median 3.2 g)
- Sodium1,818 mgin the top quarter of meat (median 350 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon First Street | 545 | 36.4 g | 0 g | 45.5 g |
| Thick Cut Sliced Bacon Food Club | 545 | 36.4 g | 0 g | 45.5 g |
| Family size uncured bacon Lidl | 545 | 27.3 g | 9.1 g | 40.9 g |
| Cod Liver in own oil Ilios | 545 | 5.5 g | 0 g | 58.2 g |
| Champs-Élysées star edition Lindt | 545 | 4.5 g | 54.5 g | 36.4 g |
| Premium Bacon Our Family | 545 | 36.4 g | 0 g | 45.5 g |
| Hickory Smoked Extra Thick Sliced Bacon Stater Bros | 545 | 9.1 g | 0 g | 54.5 g |
| Classic Cut Bacon (Applewood Smoked) Hatfield | 545 | 36.4 g | 0 g | 45.5 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 545 kcal. Serving, 1 slice, 11 g (11 g): about 60 kcal.
Is Bacon high in protein?
Bacon contains 36.4 g of protein per 100 g (73% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4 g in serving, 1 slice, 11 g (11 g). About 26% 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. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Bacon?
Bacon contains 45.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 18.2 g is saturated (91% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Bacon?
100 g contains 1,818 mg of sodium, 79% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated May 24, 2026. 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 0041220331703. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 24, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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