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Pork bacon nutrition facts
A typical portion of pork bacon (3 oz; 85 g, baked) has 470 calories and 30g of protein (USDA FoodData Central). USDA lists 11 descriptions of it: per 100 g they range from 393 calories (cured, unprepared) to 898 (rendered fat, cooked).
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
USDA values per 100 g for Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked, scaled to the portion. Check the USDA record.
- Protein per 100 g
- 35.7g
- more than 99% of 8,218 USDA reference foods
- Calories per 100 g
- 548
- more than 96% of reference foods
- Sodium per 100 g
- 2,193mg
- more than 99% of reference foods
3 oz weighs 85 g in USDA's record for Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked (FDC 167914).
Where the calories come from: 1% carbohydrate, 72% fat and 27% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Also rich in
- Selenium50 µg in 3 oz (85 g), 91% of the Daily Value
- Niacin9.0 mg in 3 oz (85 g), 56% of the Daily Value
- Vitamin B121.0 µg in 3 oz (85 g), 41% of the Daily Value
- Phosphorus430 mg in 3 oz (85 g), 34% of the Daily Value
- Zinc2.9 mg in 3 oz (85 g), 26% of the Daily Value
- Thiamin0.3 mg in 3 oz (85 g), 25% of the Daily Value
- Choline101 mg in 3 oz (85 g), 18% of the Daily Value
- Copper0.2 mg in 3 oz (85 g), 17% of the Daily Value
- Riboflavin0.2 mg in 3 oz (85 g), 16% of the Daily Value
- Vitamin B60.3 mg in 3 oz (85 g), 15% of the Daily Value
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC 167914), every nutrient the record reports; FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9.
Every form of pork bacon USDA describes
Rendered fat has the most calories per 100 g (898); the fewest: Unprepared (393)
| USDA description | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked | 548 | 35.7 g | 43.3 g | 2,193 mg |
| Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, restaurant | 500 | 40.9 g | 36.5 g | 1,830 mg |
| Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, microwaved | 476 | 39 g | 34.1 g | 1,783 mg |
| Pork bacon, NS as to fresh, smoked or cured, cooked | 484 | 37.4 g | 35.8 g | 1,757 mg |
| Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, broiled, pan-fried or roasted, reduced sodiumSame values: Pork bacon, NS as to fresh, smoked or cured, reduced sodium, cooked, Pork bacon, smoked or cured, reduced sodium, cooked | 541 | 37 g | 41.8 g | 1,030 mg |
| Pork, cured, bacon, pre-sliced, cooked, pan-friedSame values: Pork bacon, smoked or cured, cooked | 468 | 33.9 g | 35.1 g | 1,684 mg |
| Pork, cured, bacon, unprepared | 393 | 13.7 g | 37.1 g | 751 mg |
| Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked | 898 | 0.1 g | 99.5 g | 27 mg |
Every nutrient in this record (108)
The portion is 3 oz (85 g); % DV is for that portion.
Energy, macronutrients and sugars (14)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 30.4 g | 35.7 g | 61% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 36.8 g | 43.3 g | 47% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.15 g | 1.35 g | 0% |
| Ash | 6.05 g | 7.12 g | |
| Energy | 466 kcal | 548 kcal | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Water | 10.6 g | 12.5 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 91.0 mg | 107 mg | 30% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 12.1 g | 14.2 g | 60% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 16.2 g | 19.1 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 4.13 g | 4.86 g |
Minerals (10)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 8.50 mg | 10.0 mg | 1% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.27 mg | 1.49 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 25.5 mg | 30.0 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus, P | 430 mg | 506 mg | 34% |
| Potassium, K | 458 mg | 539 mg | 10% |
| Sodium, Na | 1,864 mg | 2,193 mg | 81% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.86 mg | 3.36 mg | 26% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.15 mg | 0.18 mg | 17% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.019 mg | 0.022 mg | 1% |
| Selenium, Se | 50.1 µg | 59.0 µg | 91% |
Vitamins (32)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retinol | 9.35 µg | 11.0 µg | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 9.35 µg | 11.0 µg | 1% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.27 mg | 0.32 mg | 2% |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.060 mg | 0.070 mg | |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.025 mg | 0.030 mg | |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin | 0.30 mg | 0.35 mg | 25% |
| Riboflavin | 0.21 mg | 0.25 mg | 16% |
| Niacin | 9.03 mg | 10.6 mg | 56% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.88 mg | 1.03 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.26 mg | 0.31 mg | 15% |
| Folate, total | 1.70 µg | 2.00 µg | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.99 µg | 1.16 µg | 41% |
| Choline, total | 101 mg | 119 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.085 µg | 0.10 µg | 0% |
| Folic acid | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Folate, food | 1.70 µg | 2.00 µg | |
| Folate, DFE | 1.70 µg | 2.00 µg | 0% |
| Betaine | 2.89 mg | 3.40 mg | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 µg | 0 µg |
Amino acids (18)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tryptophan | 0.25 g | 0.30 g | |
| Threonine | 1.19 g | 1.40 g | |
| Isoleucine | 1.42 g | 1.68 g | |
| Leucine | 2.36 g | 2.78 g | |
| Lysine | 2.52 g | 2.96 g | |
| Methionine | 0.68 g | 0.80 g | |
| Cystine | 0.34 g | 0.40 g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.20 g | 1.42 g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.95 g | 1.12 g | |
| Valine | 1.62 g | 1.90 g | |
| Arginine | 1.97 g | 2.31 g | |
| Histidine | 1.14 g | 1.34 g | |
| Alanine | 1.94 g | 2.29 g | |
| Aspartic acid | 2.86 g | 3.36 g | |
| Glutamic acid | 4.47 g | 5.26 g | |
| Glycine | 2.13 g | 2.51 g | |
| Proline | 1.67 g | 1.96 g | |
| Serine | 1.16 g | 1.36 g |
Fatty acids (30)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFA 4:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.0085 g | 0.010 g | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.47 g | 0.55 g | |
| SFA 16:0 | 7.67 g | 9.03 g | |
| SFA 18:0 | 3.75 g | 4.41 g | |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.069 g | 0.081 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 14.8 g | 17.4 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 3.47 g | 4.09 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.18 g | 0.21 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.13 g | 0.15 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 22:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 1.05 g | 1.24 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.28 g | 0.33 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 15:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.091 g | 0.11 g | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.17 g | 0.20 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 3.47 g | 4.09 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.052 g | 0.061 g | |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0 g | 0 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 167914: every value the record reports, per 100 g as USDA gives it and scaled to the portion; Daily Values: 21 CFR 101.9.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, Foundation Foods and Survey foods), April 30, 2026 release.
Questions
How many calories are in pork bacon?
470 in 3 oz (85 g) of baked; 393 to 898 per 100 g across USDA's descriptions.
How much protein is in pork bacon?
30g in 3 oz; 35.7 g per 100 g.
How much sodium is in pork bacon?
1860mg in 3 oz; 2,193 mg per 100 g. Salt added in cooking changes it: USDA lists salted and unsalted forms separately where it measured both.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- the survey foods and their portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov