Bacon
Bacon contains 500 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 pan fried slices, 18 g (18 g) provides about 90 kcal.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from fat, with 28% 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 294 kcal per 100 g across 243 products.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 500 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 38.9 g | 50% |
| Saturated fat L | 13.9 g | 70% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 111 mg | 37% |
| Sodium L | 2,220 mg | 97% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 33.3 g | 67% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
% 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 28%
- Fat 72%
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
- Protein33.3 gin the top quarter of meat (median 21.4 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 0.18 g)
- Fat38.9 gin the top quarter of meat (median 22 g)
- Saturated fat13.9 gin the top quarter of meat (median 8.6 g)
- Sodium2,220 mgin the top quarter of meat (median 1,121 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 0 IU |
|---|
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | USDA Branded | Open Food Facts |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 500 kcal | 500 kcal |
| Protein | 33.3 g | 33.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 38.9 g | 38.9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 2,220 mg | 2,222 mg |
Product details
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fully Cooked Bacon Kirkland Signature | 500 | 38.9 g | 0 g | 38.9 g |
| Thick Cut Applewood Smoked Uncured Bacon Greenfield | 500 | 50 g | 0 g | 33.3 g |
| Premium sliced bacon Aldi | 500 | 37.5 g | 0 g | 37.5 g |
| Bacon Kirkland | 500 | 16.1 g | 3.6 g | 46.4 g |
| Lower Sodium Bacon Appleton Farms | 500 | 37.5 g | 0 g | 37.5 g |
| Hickory Smoked Bacon H-E-B | 500 | 33.3 g | 0 g | 41.7 g |
| Uncured Bacon Savory Recipe Tender Belly | 500 | 27.8 g | 5.6 g | 38.9 g |
| Thick Cut Bacon Hormel Black Label | 500 | 35.7 g | 0 g | 35.7 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 500 kcal. Serving, 2 pan fried slices, 18 g (18 g): about 90 kcal.
Is Bacon high in protein?
Bacon contains 33.3 g of protein per 100 g (67% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in serving, 2 pan fried slices, 18 g (18 g). About 28% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is among the highest quarter (median 21.4 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.
How much fat is in Bacon?
Bacon contains 38.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 13.9 g is saturated (70% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Bacon?
100 g contains 2,220 mg of sodium, 97% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 23, 2020. 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 65450505. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 23, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 1085631. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated August 29, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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