How many calories are in bacon?

Bacon has about 541 calories per 100g.

How many calories are in a typical portion of bacon?

A typical portion (1 slice, 8 g) has about 43 kcal and 3 g of protein.

Bacon provides around 37g of protein per 100g.

Yes. Use these nutrition estimates to log meals and compare your daily calorie and macro totals.

Bacon has 541 kcal per 100 g. 1 slice (8 g) has about 43 kcal.

Cured pork belly; values are for pan-fried bacon. Nutrition values below are estimates per 100g and can help you track calories and macros.

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Typical portions

Grams

Portion	Weight	Calories	Protein
100 g	100 g	541 kcal	37 g
1 slice	8 g	43 kcal	3 g
2 slices	16 g	87 kcal	5.9 g

One cooked slice is about 43 kcal. Per 100 g bacon is very calorie-dense, but the slices are light.
Cooking it crisp on a rack or in the oven lets more fat drip off than frying it in the pan.

Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult at a steady pace.

How many calories are in bacon?: Bacon has about 541 calories per 100g.
How many calories are in a typical portion of bacon?: A typical portion (1 slice, 8 g) has about 43 kcal and 3 g of protein.
Is bacon high in protein?: Bacon provides around 37g of protein per 100g.
Can I use this for meal tracking?: Yes. Use these nutrition estimates to log meals and compare your daily calorie and macro totals.

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central. Values are averages; brands and preparation can differ.

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