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How Many Calories in Bacon?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 118 kcal | 3.6g |
| 100g | 417 kcal | 12.6g |
| 2 rashers | 192 kcal | 5.8g |
A bacon contains 417 calories per 100g. A typical 2 rashers (46g) provides about 192 calories. Bacon is high in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Bacon Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (46g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 417 kcal | 192 kcal |
| Protein | 12.6g | 5.8g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.3g | 0.6g |
| of which Sugars | 1.0g | 0.5g |
| Fat | 39.7g | 18.3g |
| of which Saturates | 13.3g | 6.1g |
| Fibre | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 662.0mg | 305mg |
| Potassium | 198.0mg | 91mg |
| Calcium | 5.0mg | 2mg |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.2mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin A | 11.0µg | 5µg |
| Selenium | 20.1µg | 9µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 0.0mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in protein (25% DV) — an excellent source
- High in fat (51% DV) — an excellent source
- High in selenium (37% DV) — an excellent source
- High in saturated fat (66% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- High in sodium (29% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- Calories: 21% DV
- Protein: 25% DV
- Carbohydrates: 0% DV
- Fibre: 0% DV
- Fat: 51% DV
- Saturated fat: 66% DV
- Sodium: 29% DV
- Potassium: 4% DV
- Calcium: 0% DV
- Iron: 2% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Vitamin A: 1% DV
- Selenium: 37% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 8% DV
Useful for tracking bacon
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Good to know
Cooking method changes the final calorie and fat count more than the cut itself — grilling, baking or steaming typically adds nothing, while frying can add a meaningful amount of fat per serving.
Does bacon fit your diet?
Low-carb / keto
Bacon contains 1.3g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.
Moderation note
Bacon is relatively energy-dense (417 kcal/100g) with 13.3g of saturated fat per 100g — fine as part of a varied diet, worth weighing rather than eyeballing if you're watching saturated fat intake specifically.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in bacon per 100g?
Bacon contains 417 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is bacon high in calories?
A 2 rashers of bacon (46g) has around 192 calories — roughly 10% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is bacon good for weight loss?
Bacon is fairly calorie-dense at 417 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 2 rashers provides about 192 calories.
How much protein is in bacon?
Bacon contains 12.6g of protein per 100g.
Is bacon a good source of fibre?
Bacon is relatively low in fibre at 0.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does bacon compare to turkey, skin, from retail parts, from dark meat, cooked?
Bacon has 417 calories per 100g, close to turkey, skin, from retail parts, from dark meat, cooked at 414 — 3 calories more per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
Is bacon keto-friendly?
Bacon contains 1.3g of carbohydrate per 100g, which fits comfortably within most ketogenic daily carb allowances — check it against your specific daily carb target.
How many servings of bacon for 20g of protein?
With 12.6g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 159g of bacon to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other meat & fish closest to bacon by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon (this page) | 417 kcal | 12.6g | 1.3g | 39.7g |
| Turkey, Skin, From Retail Parts, From Dark Meat, Cooked | 414 kcal | 24.6g | 0.0g | 35.0g |
| Chicken, Skin (drumsticks and Thighs), with Added Solution, Cooked | 421 kcal | 20.3g | 0.4g | 37.6g |
| Beef, Rib, Small End (ribs 10-12), Separable Lean and Fat, Cooked | 411 kcal | 22.1g | 0.0g | 35.1g |
| Salami, Italian, Pork | 425 kcal | 21.7g | 1.2g | 37.0g |
| Sausage, Summer, Pork and Beef, Sticks | 426 kcal | 19.4g | 1.8g | 37.9g |
| Turkey, Skin From Whole, (light and Dark), Raw | 407 kcal | 13.0g | 0.2g | 38.9g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.