Meat and poultry
How many calories are in bacon?
Bacon has 468 calories per 100 g. A typical serving (1 slice, 11.5 g) has 54 calories.
- Calories, 1 slice (11.5 g)
- 54
- Calories per gram
- 4.7
High energy density
Calories in bacon by portion
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz (85 g) | 398 | 28.8 g | 1.4 g | 29.8 g |
| 1 slice (11.5 g) | 54 | 3.9 g | 0.2 g | 4 g |
| 100 g | 468 | 33.9 g | 1.7 g | 35.1 g |
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Where the calories come from
- Protein 30%
- Carbs 1%
- Fat 69%
Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 468
- Protein
- 33.9 g
- Carbs
- 1.7 g
- Fat
- 35.1 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
- Sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 1680 mg
Meat and poultry: lightest first
- Turkey breast 147 cal per 100 g
- Sliced ham 164 cal per 100 g
- Chicken breast 165 cal per 100 g
- Chicken thigh 179 cal per 100 g
- Pork chop 180 cal per 100 g
- Sirloin steak 188 cal per 100 g
FAQ
Is bacon high in calories?
It has 4.7 calories per gram, which counts as high energy density. That's more calories per gram than 84% of the 106 foods we track.
How many calories are in 100 g of bacon?
468 calories, with 33.9 g protein, 1.7 g carbs and 35.1 g fat.
Where do the calories in bacon come from?
Roughly 30% from protein, 1% from carbs, 69% from fat.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 168322: "Pork, cured, bacon, pre-sliced, cooked, pan-fried" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.