Cured pork bacon
Cured pork bacon, cooked
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| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 476 kcal |
| Protein | 33.9 g |
| Fat | 35.1 g |
| Carbs | 0.6 g |
Cured pork bacon is a salt-cured, smoked or dried cut of pork belly or back, almost always eaten cooked — pan-fried, grilled or baked until crisp. It appears as a breakfast staple, sandwich filling and flavouring ingredient across many cuisines. Per 100 g, cooked cured bacon delivers 476 kcal, 33.9 g of protein, 35.1 g of fat and just 0.6 g of carbohydrates with no dietary fibre. The curing process makes sodium the dominant mineral at 1,783 mg per 100 g; bacon also provides 499 mg of potassium, 389 mg of phosphorus, 107.2 mg of choline and 10.6 mg of niacin per 100 g. No glycemic index is assigned given the negligible carbohydrate content. Compatible with gluten-free, dairy-free, keto and low-FODMAP dietary patterns.
How many calories in cooked bacon?
Cooked cured pork bacon contains 476 kcal per 100 g. A typical cooked rasher weighs around 15–20 g, putting a single slice at roughly 70–95 kcal.
How much sodium is in bacon?
Cooked cured pork bacon contains 1,783 mg of sodium per 100 g, which is high relative to most other cooked meats. This reflects the salt used in the curing process and is worth noting for anyone monitoring daily sodium intake.
Is bacon keto-friendly?
Yes — cooked cured pork bacon contains only 0.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, making it one of the more straightforward fits for a ketogenic diet. Its high fat content (35.1 g per 100 g) and substantial protein (33.9 g per 100 g) also align with typical keto macronutrient targets.
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Macros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 476 kcal |
| Protein | 33.9 g |
| Fat | 35.1 g |
| Carbs | 0.60 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Starch | 0 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 12.0 g |
| Monounsaturated | 15.5 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 5.6 g |
| Trans | 0.12 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.27 g |
| Omega-6 | 4.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 107 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 11.0 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 31.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 389 mg |
| Potassium | 499 mg |
| Sodium | 1783 mg |
| Zinc | 3.4 mg |
| Copper | 0.12 mg |
| Manganese | 0.022 mg |
| Selenium | 59.0 mcg |
| Iodine | 0 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 11.0 mcg |
| Retinol | 11.0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.40 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.42 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.55 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.25 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 10.6 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.51 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 2.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 mcg |
| Choline | 107 mg |
