At a glance
- 4.7 g protein and 59 calories per 2 slices (16 g).
- 8 g protein per 100 calories: #182 of 536 foods in our USDA list, #36 of 40 in poultry.
- 0 g fiber and 323 mg sodium per serving.
What is turkey bacon like to eat?
Turkey bacon is made from seasoned, pressed turkey that is sliced and cooked like pork bacon. It crisps in a pan or microwave and adds smoky flavor to breakfasts, sandwiches and salads.
How can you eat more turkey bacon?
Try this
Serve alongside eggs and whole-wheat toastChop over a salad with avocado and tomatoLayer into a breakfast sandwichCrumble into a baked potato with Greek yogurtIs turkey bacon good on a GLP-1?
Crisp slices can be salty and dry, so a little chopped into soft eggs or potatoes may be easier than eating strips on their own. Protein density matters more when your appetite is small: see protein on a GLP-1.
How does turkey bacon compare?
| Food | Serving | Protein | Calories | Protein per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey bacon | 2 slices | 4.7 g | 59 | 8 g |
| Bacon | 3 slices | 8.1 g | 112 | 7.2 g |
| Turkey breast | 3 oz | 25.6 g | 125 | 20.5 g |
| Eggs | 1 large | 6.3 g | 78 | 8.1 g |
Close to turkey bacon per calorie: beef jerky (8.1 g), part-skim mozzarella (8 g), lentils (7.8 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?
Turkey bacon still contains a fair amount of sodium, so compare labels across brands.
What's the full nutrition for turkey bacon?
| Nutrient | Per 2 slices (16 g) | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 59 | 368 | |
| Protein | 4.7 g | 29.5 g | 9% |
| Fat | 4.1 g | 25.9 g | |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g | 6.9 g | 6% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.7 g | 4.2 g | |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.7 g | 4.2 g | |
| Sodium | 323 mg | 2021 mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 163 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2.63 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg | 1.88 mcg | 13% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1.2 mcg | 1% |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: "Bacon, turkey, microwaved". % 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.
