BeslyBacon: Calories, Protein, Carbs & Fat
Calories in bacon, by the numbers: 31% of them come from protein, 2% from carbs and 67% from fat. For 1 cup, pieces (80 g) that works out to 387 kcal, 29.9 g protein, 1.5 g carbs and 28.6 g fat.
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Bacon serving sizes: calories and macros
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 | 484 | 37.4 | 1.9 | 35.8 |
| 1 oz | 28.4 | 137 | 10.6 | 0.5 | 10.1 |
| 1 cup, pieces | 80 | 387 | 29.9 | 1.5 | 28.6 |
Where the calories in bacon come from
Counting protein and carbs at 4 calories per gram and fat at 9, bacon gets 31% of its calories from protein, 2% from carbs and 67% from fat. This split is calculated from the macros listed per 100 g (37.4 g protein, 1.9 g carbs, 35.8 g fat).
Sodium, fiber, sugar and saturated fat in bacon
A 1 cup, pieces (80 g) of bacon also contains 1408 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 1.3 g sugar and 9.8 g saturated fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 cup, pieces (80 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 1760 mg | 1408 mg |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1.6 g | 1.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 12.3 g | 9.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 99 mg | 79.2 mg |
| Potassium | 528 mg | 422.4 mg |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 9.6 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
How bacon compares with similar foods
Besly has few foods in the same group, so this compares bacon with the closest foods by calories per 100 g. At 484 kcal it is number 3 of 5, sorted from lowest to highest.
| Food (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oats & Oatmeal | 382 | 13.5 | 68.7 | 6 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 408 | 23.3 | 2.4 | 34 |
| Bacon (this page) | 484 | 37.4 | 1.9 | 35.8 |
| Almonds | 579 | 21.2 | 21.6 | 49.9 |
| Peanut Butter | 598 | 22.2 | 22.3 | 51.4 |
Forms and preparations of bacon
Across the 4 forms listed for bacon, calories range from 146 kcal per 100 g (Canadian bacon, cooked) to 484 kcal per 100 g (Bacon, NS as to type of meat, cooked).
| Form or preparation (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g | Default serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon, NS as to type of meat, cooked (main entry) | 484 | 37.4 | 1.9 | 35.8 | 1 cup, pieces (80 g): 387 kcal |
| Turkey bacon, cooked | 368 | 29.5 | 4.2 | 25.9 | 1 thin slice (yield after cooking) (8 g): 29 kcal |
| Canadian bacon, cooked | 146 | 28.6 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 1 serving (46 g): 67 kcal |
| Bacon bits | 476 | 32 | 28.6 | 25.9 | 1 tablespoon (7 g): 33 kcal |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 cup, pieces of bacon?
1 cup, pieces (80 g) of bacon has 387 calories, with 29.9 g protein, 1.5 g carbs and 28.6 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of bacon?
100 g of bacon has 484 calories, 37.4 g protein, 1.9 g carbs and 35.8 g fat. One ounce (28.4 g) is 137 calories.
Is bacon low in carbs?
Carbs supply 2% of the calories in bacon (protein 31%, fat 67%). Per 100 g there are 1.9 g of carbs, and 1 cup, pieces (80 g) has 1.5 g, including 0 g of fiber.
Recipes with bacon
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, via the Besly food database (source tag “usda_fdc_reimport”, record us.generic.bacon_ns_as_to_type_of_meat_cooked). Data snapshot: October 16, 2026. Values are averages for the food as described and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation. Serving sizes come from the same record.