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Bacon (cooked)

More protein than people expect; the fat is also more than half.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g548 kcal 35.7 g1.4 g 0.0 g43.3 g
Per 100 kcal— 6.5 g0.2 g 0.0 g7.9 g
Three slices · 34 g186 kcal12.1 g0.5 g0.0 g14.7 g

Where the calories come from

protein 27%1%fat 72%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars0.0 g
Saturated fat14.2 g
Sodium2193 mg · 95% DV
Potassium539 mg · 11% DV
Calcium10 mg · 1% DV
Iron1 mg · 8% DV
Magnesium30 mg · 7% DV
Vitamin C0.0 mg · 0% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)11 mcg · 1% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.3 mg · 2% DV
Folate (DFE)2 mcg · 0% DV
Choline119.3 mg · 22% DV
Vitamin B60.31 mg · 18% DV
Phosphorus506 mg · 40% DV
Copper0.18 mg · 20% DV
Potassium : sodium0.2 : 1
Linoleic acid (omega-6)4.1 g · 34% of the 12 g AI
Protein12 g · 24% DVFiber0.0 g · 0% DVPotassium183 mg · 4% DVCalcium3.4 mg · 0% DVIron0.5 mg · 3% DVMagnesium10 mg · 2% DVSodium746 mg · 32% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 167914 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

84 gfor 30 g protein
460 kcalthose grams cost
0.0 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsBacon
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliBacon
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastBacon

Rank within meat, fish & dairy

Cod24.3 gShrimp24.2 gCanned tuna22.0 gCrab21.5 gLobster21.3 gEgg white21.0 gTurkey breast20.5 gTilapia20.4 gHalibut20.3 gChicken breast18.8 gScallops18.5 gBacon6.5 g#49 of 62 in Meat, fish & dairy · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Bacon0.0 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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