USDA-derived generic food data
What is the nutrition score of Bacon?
Per 100g, Bacon has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 30/100. Its strongest contributions are Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B12. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.
Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.
Daily Nutrient Contribution
30/100
13 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.
Nutrition facts
The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for 2 slices (20g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per 2 slices |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 541 kcal | 108 kcal |
| Protein | 37 g | 7 g |
| Carbs | 1 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 42 g | 8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 14 g | 3 g |
| Sodium | 1,717 mg | 343 mg |
| Potassium | 565 mg | 113 mg |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 2 mg |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 33 mg | 7 mg |
| Zinc | 3.5 mg | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 µg | 0.1 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Folate | 1 µg | 0 µg |
Where Bacon contributes most
These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.
Phosphorus
97%
533 mg per 100g
Selenium
83%
62 µg per 100g
Vitamin B12
80%
1.2 µg per 100g
Vitamin B1
70%
0.7 mg per 100g
Sat fat
14 g per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Sodium
1,717 mg per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Source and limits
This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.
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