Calories in Fried Bacon

Do you know that in the US alone, the yearly production of bacon is around 2 billion pounds? Bacon is the breakfast favorite of all, children as well as adults. In the U.S., people prefer bacon strips made from the belly portion while in Canada, people love pork loin ribeye. The juicy bacon strips can be 0.031" to 0.111" thick. Since bacon is consumed in large amounts, it is necessary to know the calories in fried bacon and deep-fried bacon. Obesity is a common concern today. Sedentary lifestyle and high calorie diet result in weight gain. The information provided in the following section can be helpful for those who want to maintain their weight within the normal range for their height.

Fried Bacon

Calories

• One slice of cured, pan-fried bacon contains 42 calories.
• One gram of fried bacon contains 5.26 calories.
• One slice of cured, microwave cooked bacon contains 25 calories.
• About 38 g of fried bacon contains 200 calories.
• 2 eggs with 2 strips of fried bacon (use of minimum oil) contain about 260 calories.
• Fried bacon (4 medium slices) and corn (2 cup kernels) contains about 467 calories.
• 100 g or 3.53 oz. of fried bacon contains 541 calories.
• 1 pound thick sliced deep-fried bacon may contain about 350 calories, depending upon the method of preparation and ingredients used.

Microwaving gives you crispy meat and fat, while pan-frying gives you crispy fat and chewy meat (traditionally preferred way of eating bacon).

Nutrition Facts
About 38 g of fried bacon contains

Nutrients	Amount
Total Fat	15.31 g (23.6%)
Saturated Fat	5.05 g (25.3%)
Trans Fat	0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	1.69 g
Monounsaturated Fat	6.83 g
Calories from Fat	137.83
Cholesterol	42.94 mg (14.3%)
Sodium	922.64 mg (38.4%)
Total carbohydrate	0.57 g (0.2%)
Dietary fiber	0 g
Sugars	0 mg
Protein	14.57 g (29.1%)
Vitamin A	14.06 IU (0.3%)
Iron	0.52 mg (2.9%)
Calcium	4.56 mg (0.5%)
Vitamin E	0.11 mg
Copper	0.6 mg
Magnesium	13.68 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.17 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.11 mg
Vitamin B3 (niacin)	4.40 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)	0.15 mg
Vitamin B12	0.49 mcg
Pantothenic Acid	0.5 mg
Phosphorous	213.18 mg
Zinc	1.38 mg
Retinol	4.18 mcg
Potassium	224.58 mg
Selenium	24.70 mcg

The figures in the bracket indicate daily percentage value of the elements.

Bacon Nutritional Benefits

The smoked pork belly that is cured with salt, sugar and nitrate is known as bacon. The Canadian bacon is also known as 'back bacon' as it is obtained from the back of a pig. It contains less fat than the traditional bacon from the U.S.

Bacon is a good source of protein and various B vitamins which help generate energy in the body by breaking down carbs, fat and protein. The vitamins also help enhance the function of the nervous system. So enjoying bacon breakfast can be helpful as it will help maintain your energy throughout the day. It is rich in mineral content. Minerals like iron, copper, zinc, help improve your overall health in several ways. Selenium plays an important role in thyroid function. The antioxidants help prevent diseases and disorders (even like cancers) as they cancel the effects of free radicals. Nitrate from bacon helps improve heart health.

Not only calories in bacon but also the harmful elements like fat and sodium in bacon can destroy your health. People with high cholesterol need to avoid bacon. Bacon is high in saturated fat and sodium. Both are harmful for heart health and overall health. Sodium nitrite added to processed bacon increases the risk of various types of cancers. So, daily consumption of bacon should be avoided.