Bacon Nutrition Facts

Bacon, needless of any introduction, is a meat product obtained from pig. It is basically prepared by curing the meat and is usually smoked before being cooked at home. It is obtained from the side of the animal. The curing process takes place in a brine or in a dry package. Output of either of these may contain salt in heavy quantities. Dried bacon must be cooked before eating, while the boiled ones can be. Although, the pork belly is where the bacon is prepared from, side and back cuts are also included. However, most prefer the side cuts, as they contain less fat and more meat than the belly ones.

Bacon Nutrition Information

Below is a table listing down all the values of the nutrients you get from bacon. Please note that, the daily values (DV% values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet and for a serving of 100 g.

Nutrients	Amount
Total Fat	43 g (67%)
Cholesterol	107 mg (36%)
Sodium	2193 mg (91%)
Total carbohydrate	1 g (0%)
Dietary fiber	0 g (0%)
Sugars	0 mg
Protein	36 g (71%)
Vitamin A	37.0 IU 1%
Vitamin C	0%
Vitamin E	0.3 mg (2%)
Vitamin K	0.1 mcg (0%)
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.3 mg (23%)
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.3 mg (15%)
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	10.6 mg (53%)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)	0.3 mg (15%)
Vitamin B9 (Folate)	2.0 mcg (0%)
Pantothenic Acid	1.0 mg (10%)
Calcium	10.0 mg (1%)
Iron	1.5 mg (8%)
Magnesium	0.0 mg (1%)
Phosphorous	506 mg (1%)
Zinc	3.4 mg (22%)
Copper	0.2 mg (9%)
Manganese	0.0 mg (0%)
Potassium	539 mg (15%)
Selenium	59.0 mcg (84%)

Turkey Bacon Nutritional Information

Turkey bacon is not a true bacon and it serves as an ideal alternative to pork. It is used in recipes in which it is forbidden to include pork or it may also be popular as a healthier alternative. Here is another table presenting you with the nutritional values of this meat product. The values are based on a serving size of 82 g. Even here the DV% values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrients	Amount
Total Fat	23 g (35%)
Cholesterol	80 mg (27%)
Sodium	1874 mg (78%)
Total carbohydrate	3 g (1%)
Dietary fiber	0 g (0%)
Sugars	0 mg
Protein	24 g (49)
Vitamin A	0%
Vitamin C	0%
Vitamin E	0.8 mg (4%)
Vitamin K	5.8 mcg (7%)
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.0 mg (3%)
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.2 mg (12%)
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	2.9 mg (14%)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)	0.3 mg (13%)
Vitamin B9 (Folate)	7.4 mcg (2%)
Pantothenic Acid	0.0 mg (0%)
Calcium	7.4 mg (1%)
Iron	1.7 mg (10%)
Magnesium	23.8 mg (6%)
Phosphorous	377 mg (38%)
Zinc	2.5 mg (17%)
Copper	0.1 mg (6%)
Manganese	0.0 mg (0%)
Potassium	324 mg (9%)
Selenium	21.2 mcg (30%)

Seeing from the perspective of health, bacon may not be a part of a healthy diet unless it is eaten in small amounts and that too occasionally. Health experts recommend turkey bacon to be a healthy alternative, as it is lower in both fat and cholesterol.