Bacon Nutrition Information

Bacon is a pork product that is generally viewed as unhealthy. There are both positive and negative aspects to the nutrition of bacon. Understand these aspects to make a choice about adding or keeping bacon in your diet.

Understanding Bacon

• The nutritional information for bacon will change depending on how it is cooked.

Calories

• There are more than 250 calories in two full slices, or one serving, of raw bacon. Most of the calories come from fat.

Fat

• Bacon features both good and bad fats, equaling 20 grams of fat in one serving. Two grams are saturated fat, a fat that is bad for your health. Ten grams are monounsaturated, which is considered a healthy fat.

Protein

• Bacon is a great source of protein, like many other meats. Bacon features 20 grams of protein in two raw slices.

Sodium

• Those who are trying to reduce their sodium intake should stay away from bacon. There are 1,262 milligrams of sodium in two raw slices of bacon, accounting for nearly half of your daily allowance.