Meat and poultry
How much protein is in bacon?
Bacon has 33.9 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 slice, 11.5 g) has 3.9 g of protein and 54 calories.
- Protein, 1 slice (11.5 g)
- 3.9 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 7.2 g
High protein density
Protein in bacon by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz (85 g) | 28.8 g | 398 | 1.4 g | 29.8 g |
| 1 slice (11.5 g) | 3.9 g | 54 | 0.2 g | 4 g |
| 100 g | 33.9 g | 468 | 1.7 g | 35.1 g |
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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: most protein per calorie
- Turkey breast 20.5 g protein per 100 cal
- Chicken breast 18.8 g protein per 100 cal
- Sirloin steak 16.1 g protein per 100 cal
- Pork chop 14.9 g protein per 100 cal
- Chicken thigh 13.9 g protein per 100 cal
- Ground turkey (93% lean) 12.7 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is bacon high in protein?
Yes. With 7.2 g of protein per 100 calories, it has more protein per calorie than 69% of the 106 foods we track.
How much protein is in 100 g of bacon?
33.9 g, with 468 calories.
How much bacon gives you 30 g of protein?
About 88 g, for roughly 412 calories. That's about 7.7 servings of 1 slice.
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.