Meat & fish

Bacon: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 393 kcal, 14 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 37 g fat. A typical serving (1 slice, 15 g) provides about 59 kcal.

Amount
Energy

59 kcal

247 kJ · 3% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein2.0 g · 14%
Carbohydrates0 g · 0%
Fat5.6 g · 86%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 slice · 15 g
Energy1,645 kJ / 393 kcal247 kJ / 59 kcal
Fat37 g5.6 g
of which saturates13 g1.9 g
Carbohydrate0 g0 g
of which sugars0.4 g0.1 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Protein14 g2.0 g
Salt1.9 g0.28 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in bacon?

393 kcal (1,645 kJ) per 100 g. 1 slice (15 g) provides about 59 kcal.

How much fat is in bacon?

37 g fat per 100 g, of which 13 g saturates. 1 slice (15 g) has about 5.6 g.

How much protein is in bacon?

14 g protein per 100 g; 1 slice (15 g) has about 2.0 g. That is 14% of the energy.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Pork, cured, bacon, unprepared”, FDC ID 168277. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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