Calories in Bacon (cooked)

Bacon (cooked) has about 43 calories per 1 slice (8 g), with 3 g protein, 0.1 g carbs and 3.4 g fat. Per 100 g it has 541 kcal.

Featured in: High-Protein Non-Veg Foods

High proteinEnergy-denseHigh sodiumMostly fat
43kcal
Calories · 1 slice (8 g)
3g
Protein · 1 slice (8 g)
0.1g
Carbs · 1 slice (8 g)
3.4g
Fat · 1 slice (8 g)
Carbs 1%Protein 28%Fat 71%share of calories

Bacon (cooked) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 slice (8 g)43 kcal3 g0.1 g3.4 g
1 piece (100 g)541 kcal37 g1.4 g42 g
100 g541 kcal37 g1.4 g42 g

Different quantity or a full meal? Use the calorie calculator to add Bacon (cooked) alongside other foods. To see how it fits your day, find your maintenance calories and protein target.

Bacon (cooked) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 slice (8 g)
Calories541 kcal43 kcal
Protein37 g3 g
Carbohydrates1.4 g0.1 g
Fat42 g3.4 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Sugar0 g0 g
Sodium1717 mg137 mg
Calcium11 mg1 mg
Iron1.4 mg0.1 mg
Potassium565 mg45 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Bacon (cooked) healthy?

  • ●Bacon (cooked) is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 541 kcal per 100 g. About 1% of its calories come from carbs, 28% from protein and 71% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 1 slice (8 g) already adds 43 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (3 g in 1 slice (8 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●It's high in sodium (1717 mg per 100 g). Keep portions in check if you're watching your blood pressure.

To burn it off: 1 slice (8 g) (43 kcal) takes about 9 min of brisk walking or 4 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Bacon (cooked): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Bacon (cooked)?

+

One serving of Bacon (cooked), 1 slice (8 g), has roughly 43 calories, with 3 g protein, 0.1 g carbohydrates, 3.4 g fat and 0 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Bacon (cooked)?

+

100 g of Bacon (cooked) has 541 kcal, with 37 g protein, 1.4 g carbs, 42 g fat, 0 g fibre and 0 g sugar.

How much protein is in Bacon (cooked)?

+

Bacon (cooked) has 37 g protein per 100 g (3 g in 1 slice (8 g)). Protein provides about 28% of its calories.

Is Bacon (cooked) good for weight loss?

+

Only in measured portions. At 541 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 1 slice (8 g) adds 43 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Bacon (cooked)?

+

Burning roughly 43 kcal takes about 9 minutes of brisk walking or 4 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

Want to know how much Bacon (cooked) fits your goal?

Calories tell you what you eat. A plan tells you what to eat. Get an Indian diet + workout plan built around your body, routine and goal by NASM-certified Coach Himanshu.

Chat with us