What does 100 calories of bacon look like?

100 calories =1¾ slices21 g · 0.8 oz
High calorie density4.68 kcal/g
Each 🥓 = one slice (~11.5 g). The last icon shows a part of one.
Food volume for 100 kcal

One slice of pan-fried bacon is about 54 calories, so two slices land just over 100.

Bacon: 50 to 500 calories

CaloriesGramsOuncesSlices
50 kcal11 g0.4 oz1
100 kcal21 g0.7 oz1¾
200 kcal43 g1.5 oz3¾
300 kcal64 g2.3 oz5½
500 kcal107 g3.8 oz9⅓

What's in 100 calories of bacon

7.3 gprotein
0.4 gcarbs
7.5 gfat
0.0 gfiber

Protein 30% Carbs 1% Fat 69% of calories

Want more food for the same 100 calories?

These give you at least 2½ times more volume than bacon:

Compare with other protein foods

Food100 kcal isGrams
🥓 Bacon1¾ slices21 g
🥚 Egg whites5¾ large egg whites192 g
⬜ Tofu (firm)1½ quarter blocks128 g
🦞 Lobster (cooked)¾ cup112 g
🫘 Refried beans½ cup111 g
🫘 Baked beans½ cup106 g
🦀 Crab (cooked)3⅔ oz103 g
🐟 Cod (cooked)½ fillet95 g
🦃 Turkey breast (deli)6 slices94 g
🐟 Canned tuna (in water)½ can86 g
🫘 Lentils (cooked)½ cup86 g
🍤 Shrimp (cooked)15 large shrimp84 g
🫛 Edamame (shelled)½ cup83 g

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Questions

How much is 100 calories of bacon?

100 calories of bacon is about 21 g (0.8 oz), or roughly 1¾ slices.

How many calories are in 100 g of bacon?

468 calories per 100 g, according to USDA FoodData Central.

Is bacon good for weight loss?

High calorie density (4.68 kcal per gram). Small portions add up fast. Measuring matters most for foods like this. 100 calories also gives you 7.3 g of protein and 0.0 g of fiber.

How many calories are in one slice?

About 54 calories.

How many slices is 200 calories?

About 3¾ (43 g).

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Pork, cured, bacon, pre-sliced, cooked, pan-fried" (FDC ID 168322). Grams for 100 kcal = 100 ÷ calories per gram. Unit weight: USDA: 1 slice = 11.5 g. Real portions vary by size, variety and preparation. Updated 2026-10-23.