Calories in Beef, bacon, cooked
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Beef, bacon, cooked contains 449 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice, cooked, approx .8 oz, raw (6.5 g) provides about 29 kcal.
Roughly 70% of its calories come from fat, with 28% from protein and 1% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for bacon on FoodFactly (472 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 144% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 58% of the Daily Value for zinc and 49% of the Daily Value for selenium.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 449 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 34.4 g | 44% |
| Saturated fat C | 14.4 g | 72% |
| Cholesterol C | 119 mg | 40% |
| Sodium C | 1,500 mg | 65% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 1.4 g | 0.5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 31.3 g | 63% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.29 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.8 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.09 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 6.5 mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.31 mg | 18% |
| Folate (B9) C | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 3.5 µg | 144% |
| Choline C | 119 mg | 22% |
| Calcium C | 9 mg | 0.7% |
| Iron C | 3.1 mg | 17% |
| Magnesium C | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 236 mg | 19% |
| Potassium C | 412 mg | 9% |
| Zinc C | 6.4 mg | 58% |
| Copper C | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| Selenium C | 26.8 µg | 49% |
% 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%
- Carbohydrates 1%
- Fat 70%
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
- Protein31.3 gbelow the median for bacon (median 33.9 g)
- Fat34.4 gbelow the median for bacon (median 35.1 g)
- Saturated fat14.4 gin the top quarter of bacon (median 12.2 g)
- Sodium1,500 mgbelow the median for bacon (median 1,590 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water26.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 16.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.6 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 1.2 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 7.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 4.5 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 14.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.33 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 2.3 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 26.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 8 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Beef
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork, cured, bacon, pre-sliced, cooked, pan-fried Cooked | 468 | 33.9 g | 1.7 g | 35.1 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 |
| Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised Cooked | 397 | 29.1 g | 0 g | 30.3 g |
| 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, cured, bacon, cooked, microwaved Cooked | 476 | 39 g | 0.48 g | 34.1 g |
| Pork, ground, 72% lean / 28% fat, cooked, crumbles Cooked | 393 | 22.8 g | 1.4 g | 32.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked beef?
100 g of cooked beef has 449 kcal. 1 slice, cooked, approx .8 oz, raw (6.5 g): about 29 kcal. Guideline amount if topping (8 g): about 36 kcal. 1 oz, raw, yield after cooking (9 g): about 40 kcal.
Is cooked beef high in protein?
Cooked beef contains 31.3 g of protein per 100 g (63% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in 1 slice, cooked, approx .8 oz, raw (6.5 g). About 28% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other bacon, that is below the median (median 33.9 g).
How many carbs are in cooked beef?
Cooked beef has 1.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked beef?
Cooked beef contains 34.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 14.4 g is saturated (72% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked beef contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (144% DV), zinc (58% DV), selenium (49% DV), Niacin (B3) (40% DV) and choline (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked beef?
100 g contains 1,500 mg of sodium, 65% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does beef have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, beef, bacon, cooked has 449 kcal, while beef, retail cuts, separable fat, raw has 674 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705856. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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