Bacon, 32% fat Calories and nutrition facts · Steaks and chops
- Carbs
- 0 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
- Sugars
- 0 g
- Protein
- 1.1 g
- Fat
- 2.6 g
Where the calories come from
Bacon, 32% fat has 28 kcal per slice cooked (8 g), with 0 g carbs, 0 g fibre, 1.1 g protein and 2.6 g fat. 100 g has 344 kcal.
How much is too much
About 179 g of bacon, 32% fat a day uses up the EU daily limit for saturated fatty acids, 22.2 g for a healthy adult. That's 22.4 × slice cooked (8 g).
Diet tags
Last updated November 2, 2026 · Where the data comes from
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How it compares with other steaks and chops
Per 100 g, against the 136 steaks and chops in our catalog.
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Calories 344 kcal · typical 169 kcal
More calories than 95% of steaks and chops.
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Protein 14.2 g · typical 22.3 g
Less protein than 99% of steaks and chops.
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Vitamin B12 0.65 µg · typical 1.4 µg
Less vitamin B12 than 83% of steaks and chops.
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Zinc 1.7 mg · typical 3.3 mg
Less zinc than 92% of steaks and chops.
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Sodium 980 mg · typical 80 mg
More sodium than 97% of steaks and chops.
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Magnesium 12 mg · typical 24.4 mg
Less magnesium than 97% of steaks and chops.
The bar shows this food; the line marks the typical (median) value of the category.
Learn about bacon, 32% fat
What are the health benefits of bacon with 32% fat?
Bacon containing 32% fat can be high in saturated fat and sodium, which may contribute to heart disease if consumed in excess. However, it also provides protein and essential vitamins and minerals such as niacin, selenium, and phosphorus. It's important to enjoy bacon in moderation and incorporate it into a balanced diet.
Is bacon high in fat?
Yes, bacon is high in fat, with approximately 32% fat content. Consuming high amounts of fat, particularly saturated fat from sources like bacon, is associated with an increased risk of heart disease and obesity. It's important to consume bacon in moderation and balance it with a variety of nutrient-dense foods.
Nutrients in bacon, 32% fat
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% of the daily value for a healthy adult. Your own needs depend on age, sex and activity.
Energy and macros
Vitamins
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Vitamin A (RAE) 6µg1% of daily
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Vitamin D 0.50µg3% of daily
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Vitamin E 0.54mg5% of daily
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Vitamin K 0.10µg0% of daily
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Vitamin B1 0.27mg32% of daily
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Vitamin B2 0.10mg6% of daily
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49% of daily
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Vitamin B6 0.30mg19% of daily
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1% of daily
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Vitamin B12 0.65µg16% of daily
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Vitamin C 0mg0% of daily
Minerals
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Salt 2,497mg50% of max
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Calcium 8mg1% of daily
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Chromium 4.60µg18% of daily
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Copper 0.05mg4% of daily
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Fluoride 0.02mg
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Iodine 3µg2% of daily
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Iron 0.60mg4% of daily
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Magnesium 12mg4% of daily
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Manganese 0.01mg0% of daily
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Molybdenum 0.01mg15% of daily
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Phosphorus 110mg20% of daily
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Potassium 190mg5% of daily
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Selenium 14µg19% of daily
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Sodium 980mg49% of max
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Zinc 1.70mg18% of daily
Carbohydrates
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Starch 0g
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Sugars 0g0% of max
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Added Sugars 0g0% of max
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Sucrose 0g
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Maltose 0g
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Fructose 0g
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Galactose 0g
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Glucose 0g
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Fibre, total 0g0% of daily
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Polyols 0g
Fats
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Omega-3 0.28g
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Alpha-linolenic acid 243mg
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EPA fatty acid 0mg
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DHA fatty acid 0mg
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Omega-6 2.95g
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Linoleic acid 2,876mg
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Arachidonic acid 71mg
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Oleic acid 13,435mg
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56% of max
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Palmitic acid 7,441mg
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Stearic acid 4.26g
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Cholesterol 67mg
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Trans fatty acids 0.07g
Amino acids
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Histidine 0.58g59% of daily
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Isoleucine 0.71g53% of daily
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Leucine 1.19g40% of daily
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Lysine 1.26g48% of daily
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Methionine 0.45g33% of daily
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Cysteine no data
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Phenylalanine 0.64g28% of daily
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Tyrosine 0.56g46% of daily
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Tryptophan 0.18g51% of daily
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Threonine 0.74g53% of daily
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Valine 0.78g46% of daily
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Alanine 0.98g
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Arginine 1.31g
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Asparagine no data
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Aspartic acid 1.37g
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Cystine 0.17g25% of daily
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Glutamic acid 2.40g
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Glutamine no data
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Glycine 0.92g
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Proline 0.83g
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Serine 0.68g
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Hydroxyproline 0.65g
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Taurine no data
Amino acid data is mapped from the USDA database, for information only.
Bacon, 32% fat in other food databases
The same food in national food composition databases, next to ours. Per 100 g.
BLS: “Pork streaky bacon, raw cured, smoked” · Fineli: “Bacon, 32% fat”. Databases measure different samples, so some spread is normal. Nutriely's values are what the app uses. Sources and licences.
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- Pork chop, grilled 356 kcal / 100 g
- Pork shoulder, oven-baked 303 kcal / 100 g
- Bacon, fillet, 18% fat, fried 302 kcal / 100 g
- Beef tenderloin, grilled 301 kcal / 100 g
- Pork chop, without lard, grilled 283 kcal / 100 g
- Beef sirloin steak, grilled 277 kcal / 100 g
- Pork, boiled, salt 276 kcal / 100 g
Where the data comes from
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