At a glance
- 8.1 g protein and 112 calories per 3 slices (24 g).
- 7.2 g protein per 100 calories: #193 of 536 foods in our USDA list, #50 of 61 in meat.
- 0 g fiber and 404 mg sodium per serving.
What is bacon like to eat?
Bacon is salted, often smoked pork belly sold in thin slices that crisp up in a pan or the oven. It is usually eaten in small amounts for flavor, crumbled over eggs, salads and soups or layered into a sandwich.
How can you eat more bacon?
Try this
Crumble a slice over scrambled eggsAdd to a BLT with plenty of tomato and lettuceScatter over a bowl of soup or roasted vegetablesCook into a pot of beans or greens for flavorIs bacon good on a GLP-1?
Crisp bacon can feel rich and salty, so a little crumbled over softer foods like eggs or potatoes may sit better than several slices on their own. Protein density matters more when your appetite is small: see protein on a GLP-1.
How does bacon compare?
| Food | Serving | Protein | Calories | Protein per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon | 3 slices | 8.1 g | 112 | 7.2 g |
| Turkey bacon | 2 slices | 4.7 g | 59 | 8 g |
| Ham | 3 oz | 17.8 g | 123 | 14.4 g |
| Eggs | 1 large | 6.3 g | 78 | 8.1 g |
Close to bacon per calorie: lentils (7.8 g), feta cheese (7.2 g), parmesan (7 g).
Compare more foods with the protein finder, or see protein in every food we cover.
What should you look for when you buy it?
Bacon varies a lot in sodium and thickness, so compare labels, and consider center-cut or thinner slices if you want smaller portions.
What's the full nutrition for bacon?
| Nutrient | Per 3 slices (24 g) | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 112 | 468 | |
| Protein | 8.1 g | 33.9 g | 16% |
| Fat | 8.4 g | 35.1 g | |
| Saturated fat | 2.9 g | 12 g | 14% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.4 g | 1.7 g | |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 404 mg | 1684 mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 3 mg | 11 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 0.95 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg | 1.09 mcg | 13% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0.4 mcg | 1% |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: "Pork, cured, bacon, pre-sliced, cooked, pan-fried". % Daily Value uses the FDA's values for adults (protein 50 g, fiber 28 g, sodium 2,300 mg). "Not listed" means USDA didn't measure it for this food, not that it's zero. Brands differ, so check your label.
