Bacon is cured, smoked pork belly that is usually cooked before eating. Per 100 g of cooked bacon provides 500 calories with 40.9 g protein and 36.5 g fat.
Bacon is cured and smoked pork belly, usually sliced into strips and cooked until crisp. It is a popular breakfast food and a flavoring ingredient in many dishes.
Nutritionally, bacon is high in protein and fat. Per 100 g of cooked bacon provides about 500 kcal, 2.1 g of carbohydrates, 40.9 g of protein, and 36.5 g of fat. It is also high in sodium, with about 1830 mg per 100 g.
Because bacon is high in sodium and saturated fat, it is usually eaten in small portions. For accurate tracking, weigh the cooked bacon and use the serving sizes below.
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Wie viel ist in Ihrer Portion von Bacon?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g of cooked bacon. A typical slice (about 8 g) provides roughly 40 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Berechnet aus der Referenz pro 100 g. Werte sind gerundet.
Portion
Gewicht
Kalorien
Kohlenhydrate
Protein
Fett
100 g
100 g
500 kcal
2.1 g
40.9 g
36.5 g
1 slice
8 g
40 kcal
0.2 g
3.3 g
2.9 g
3 slices
24 g
120 kcal
0.5 g
9.8 g
8.8 g
Verwenden Sie das Gewicht des essbaren Anteils im oben gezeigten Lebensmittelzustand.
Energie (kcal)
500 kcal
Energie (kJ)
2090 kJ
Protein
40.9 g
Kohlenhydrate
2.1 g
Fett
36.5 g
Ballaststoffe
0 g
Zucker
3.14 g
Gesättigte Fettsäuren
12.6 g
Transfett
0.15 g
Natrium
1830 mg
Kalzium
13 mg
Kalium
557 mg
Magnesium
36.5 mg
Eisen
1.28 mg
Zink
3.56 mg
Fragen und Antworten
Bacon Ernährungs-FAQ
How many calories are in bacon?
Cooked bacon provides about 500 calories per 100 g. A typical slice (about 8 g) provides roughly 40 calories.
Is bacon high in protein?
Yes. Cooked bacon provides about 40.9 g of protein per 100 g.
Is bacon high in sodium?
Yes. Bacon is high in sodium, providing about 1830 mg per 100 g, so it is usually eaten in small portions.