Bacon Nutrition Facts

Bacon, per 2 slices cooked (16 g), contains 87 calories, 6 g of protein, 0.2 g of carbohydrates, and 6.7 g of fat.

Bacon Nutrition Facts

Per 2 slices cooked (16 g)

Calories87
Protein6 g12%
Total carbohydrate0.2 g0%
Sugars0 g
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Total fat6.7 g9%
Sodium370 mg16%
Potassium89 mg2%

That is roughly 541 calories per 100 g. The %DV column shows how much one serving contributes to the daily reference intake for a 2,000-calorie diet.

High in sodium

About bacon

Bacon is a high-fat, high-sodium cured pork with a moderate protein content. A 2 slices cooked (16 g) serving supplies 87 calories and 6 g of protein. The figures below are per common serving; totals shift with portion size, cooking method, cut, and brand, so treat them as a reliable reference rather than an exact label for a specific product.

Common questions

How many calories are in cooked bacon?

Bacon has about 87 calories per 2 slices cooked (16 g) — roughly 541 calories per 100 g.

How much protein is in cooked bacon?

Bacon provides about 6 g of protein per 2 slices cooked (16 g), which is 12% of the daily reference value.

How many carbs are in cooked bacon?

A 2 slices cooked (16 g) serving has about 0.2 g of total carbohydrate, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

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Reference values are per common serving, based on USDA FoodData Central. %DV uses FDA Daily Values for a 2,000-calorie diet. Actual values vary with preparation, cut, and brand.