Calories in Bacon, meatless
Generic food Beans and Legumes
Bacon, meatless contains 309 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz cooked, yield (16 g) provides about 49 kcal.
Roughly 80% of its calories come from fat, with 14% from protein and 6% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in legumes and legume products on FoodFactly, where the median is 127 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 367% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 47% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 46% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 309 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 29.5 g | 38% |
| Saturated fat ? | 4.6 g | 23% |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 1,465 mg | 64% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 11.7 g | 23% |
| Vitamin A C | 4 µg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 6.9 mg | 46% |
| Vitamin K Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 4.4 mg | 367% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.48 mg | 37% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 7.6 mg | 47% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.11 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.48 mg | 28% |
| Folate (B9) C | 42 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 45 mg | 8% |
| Calcium ? | 23 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium ? | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 70 mg | 6% |
| Potassium ? | 170 mg | 4% |
| Zinc ? | 0.42 mg | 4% |
| Copper ? | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Manganese ? | 0.21 mg | 9% |
| Selenium I | 7.4 µg | 13% |
% 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 14%
- Carbohydrates 6%
- Fat 80%
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
- Protein11.7 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
- Fiber2.6 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 5.3 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat29.5 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat4.6 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 0.21 g)
- Sodium1,465 mgin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 41 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water49 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 7.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 15.4 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.16 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.45 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.56 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.91 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.73 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.15 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.18 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.61 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.4 g |
| Valine ? | 0.59 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.88 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.3 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.49 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.3 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.4 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.47 g |
| Proline ? | 0.64 g |
| Serine ? | 0.63 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 13.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.25 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.16 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 3 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 1.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 7.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 1.7 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 53 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 49 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 4.5 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,294 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 88 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 42 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 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, turkey, low sodium | 253 | 13.3 g | 4.8 g | 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sausage, meatless | 255 | 20.3 g | 8.1 g | 18.2 g |
| Hummus, commercial | 229 | 7.4 g | 14.9 g | 17.1 g |
| Tofu, fried, prepared with calcium sulfate Cooked | 270 | 18.8 g | 8.9 g | 20.2 g |
| Tofu, fried Cooked | 270 | 18.8 g | 8.9 g | 20.2 g |
| Vegetarian fillets | 290 | 23 g | 9 g | 18 g |
| Frankfurter, meatless | 233 | 19.6 g | 7.7 g | 13.7 g |
| Falafel, home-prepared | 333 | 13.3 g | 31.8 g | 17.8 g |
| Peanuts, all types, cooked, boiled, with salt Cooked | 318 | 13.5 g | 21.3 g | 22 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 309 kcal. 1 oz cooked, yield (16 g): about 49 kcal. 1 strip (5 g): about 15 kcal. 1 cup (144 g): about 445 kcal.
Is bacon high in protein?
Bacon contains 11.7 g of protein per 100 g (23% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.9 g in 1 oz cooked, yield (16 g). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other legumes and legume products, that is above the median (median 8.9 g).
How many carbs are in bacon?
Bacon has 5.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.6 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in bacon?
Bacon contains 29.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.6 g is saturated (23% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does bacon contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (367% DV), Niacin (B3) (47% DV), Vitamin E (46% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (37% DV) and Vitamin B6 (28% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in bacon?
100 g contains 1,465 mg of sodium, 64% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does bacon have the same nutrition not specified and raw?
No. Per 100 g, bacon, meatless has 309 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 172439. 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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