Calories in Bacon (cooked)
Bacon (cooked) has about 44 calories per 1 slice (8 g), or 548 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 2.9 g protein, 0.1 g carbs and 3.5 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Lab-analysed values from USDA FoodData Central (Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 slice (8 g) | 3 slices (24 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 548 kcal | 44 kcal | 132 kcal |
| Protein | 35.7 g | 2.9 g | 8.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.4 g | 0.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 43.3 g | 3.5 g | 10.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 2190 mg | 175 mg | 526 mg |
About Bacon (cooked)
Cooked bacon is about 540 kcal per 100 g, but a slice weighs only 8 g, so three crisp slices are roughly 130 kcal. Beef and turkey bacon are typically 20–40% lower.
Tip: Count slices, not grams — the per-100 g number looks scary but a slice is small.
Burn off 44 kcal
Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult.
- Brisk walking10 min
- Running4 min
- Cycling6 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in bacon (cooked)?+
About 44 kcal per 1 slice (8 g), or 548 kcal per 100 g. Very calorie-dense per gram, but individual slices are light.
How many calories in 3 slices of bacon (cooked)?+
3 slices (24 g) is roughly 132 kcal with 8.6 g protein, 0.3 g carbs and 10.4 g fat.
Is bacon (cooked) high in protein?+
Yes — 1 slice gives about 2.9 g protein for 44 kcal, which is 26% of its calories from protein.
Is bacon (cooked) good for weight loss?+
Bacon (cooked) is calorie-dense (548 kcal per 100 g), so it is easy to over-eat. It can still fit a weight-loss diet in a small, measured portion, but it should not be a daily staple.
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