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Bacon Calories
Cured and smoked pork belly, classic breakfast meat
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Bacon Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
541
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
1.4g
· 1%
Protein
37g
· 28%
Fat
42g
· 71%
Fiber
0g
Bacon Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
1.5µg · 63% DV
B1
0.7mg · 58% DV
B3
8.1mg · 51% DV
B6
0.4mg · 24% DV
Minerals
Sodium
1717mg · 75% DV
Selenium
30µg · 55% DV
Phosphorus
340mg · 49% DV
Zinc
3mg · 27% DV
Bacon Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
Is Bacon Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Bacon Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Bacon Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Bacon Fat Profile
SATURATED
14g
MONOUNSATURATED
19g
POLYUNSATURATED
4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18.5:1).
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Bacon — Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories and how much protein are in bacon?
Bacon provides 541 calories and 37 g of protein per 100 g. It also contains 42 g of fat per 100 g.
Is bacon suitable for a keto diet?
Bacon is compatible with keto, ketovore, and paleo diets. It has 1.4 g of carbs per 100 g and a glycemic index of 0, but it is a processed meat.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.