Canadian bacon, unprepared: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Raw Meat
Canadian bacon, unprepared contains 110 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 package, 6 oz (170 g) provides about 187 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from protein, with 21% from fat and 5% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in pork products on FoodFactly, where the median is 180 kcal per 100 g across 343 foods.
100 g provides 67% of the Daily Value for selenium, 45% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 43% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 110 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 2.6 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.9 g | 5% |
| Trans fat C | 0.007 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 48 mg | 16% |
| Sodium M | 751 mg | 33% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 1.3 g | 0.5% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars M | 0.9 g | |
| Protein M | 20.3 g | 41% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.22 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.51 mg | 43% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 7.2 mg | 45% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.61 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.24 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.37 µg | 15% |
| Choline I | 76.1 mg | 14% |
| Calcium M | 6 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron M | 0.44 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium M | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 240 mg | 19% |
| Potassium M | 683 mg | 15% |
| Zinc M | 1.2 mg | 11% |
| Copper M | 0.053 mg | 6% |
| Manganese M | 0.015 mg | 0.7% |
| Selenium M | 37.1 µg | 67% |
% 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 74%
- Carbohydrates 5%
- Fat 21%
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
- Protein20.3 gbelow the median for pork products (median 22 g)
- Sugars0.9 gin the top quarter of pork products (median 0 g)
- Fat2.6 gin the lowest quarter of pork products (median 9.2 g)
- Saturated fat0.9 gin the lowest quarter of pork products (median 2.9 g)
- Sodium751 mgabove the median for pork products (median 87 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal18.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water72.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.47 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0.7 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0.2 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.24 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.89 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.96 g |
| Leucine M | 1.7 g |
| Lysine M | 1.8 g |
| Methionine M | 0.56 g |
| Cystine M | 0.23 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.84 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.8 g |
| Valine M | 1 g |
| Arginine M | 1.3 g |
| Histidine M | 0.82 g |
| Alanine M | 1.2 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.9 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.1 g |
| Glycine M | 0.92 g |
| Proline M | 0.82 g |
| Serine M | 0.85 g |
| Hydroxyproline I | 0.071 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.001 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.012 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.37 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.009 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.031 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.56 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.28 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.012 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.049 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.066 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.022 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.007 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.006 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.066 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 0.99 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.37 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.006 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.008 g |
Carotenoids (16)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 6 IU |
| Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 0.1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.06 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.05 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (14)
| Water M | 72.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 3.4 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 461 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 3.5 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 4 µg |
| Betaine I | 3.4 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Canadian bacon
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried Cooked | 146 | 28.3 g | 1.8 g | 2.8 g |
| Canadian bacon, cooked Cooked | 146 | 28.3 g | 1.8 g | 2.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veal, sirloin, separable lean only, raw Raw | 110 | 20.2 g | 0 g | 2.6 g |
| Veal, cubed for stew (leg and shoulder), separable lean only, raw Raw | 109 | 20.3 g | 0 g | 2.5 g |
| Veal, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only, raw Raw | 112 | 20.2 g | 0 g | 2.9 g |
| Game meat, goat, raw Raw | 109 | 20.6 g | 0 g | 2.3 g |
| Beef, New Zealand, imported, eye round, separable lean only, raw Raw | 116 | 20.2 g | 1.4 g | 3.4 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, hind-shank, separable lean only, raw Raw | 115 | 20.4 g | 0.73 g | 3.4 g |
| Pork, fresh, enhanced, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, raw Raw | 106 | 20.4 g | 0 g | 2.1 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean and fat, with added solution, raw Raw | 114 | 20.2 g | 0 g | 3.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw canadian bacon?
100 g of raw canadian bacon has 110 kcal. 1 package, 6 oz (170 g): about 187 kcal. 2 slices, 6 per 6-oz pkg. (57 g): about 63 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 94 kcal.
Is raw canadian bacon high in protein?
Raw canadian bacon contains 20.3 g of protein per 100 g (41% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 34.5 g in 1 package, 6 oz (170 g). About 74% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pork products, that is below the median (median 22 g).
How many carbs are in raw canadian bacon?
Raw canadian bacon has 1.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw canadian bacon?
Raw canadian bacon contains 2.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.9 g is saturated (5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw canadian bacon contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (67% DV), Niacin (B3) (45% DV), Thiamin (B1) (43% DV), phosphorus (19% DV) and Vitamin B12 (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw canadian bacon?
100 g contains 751 mg of sodium, 33% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does canadian bacon have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, canadian bacon, unprepared has 110 kcal, while canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried has 146 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: 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 167869. 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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