Bacon
No glycemic index3/10
Glycemic index not measured yet
1.4 g carbohydrates per 100 g
Logi score 3/10
- About 36 g of protein per 100 g cooked
- Very fatty: about 43 g of fat per 100 g cooked, a third of it saturated
Bacon has no measured glycemic index yet. It contains 1.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #167914 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- no GI Cooked ham gives the same salty, smoky pork flavour at breakfast with about 6 g of fat and 137 kcal per 100 g.
Cooked ham - GL 1 per 100 g Turkey ham fills the same role in sandwiches and breakfasts, with about 4 g of fat and 120 kcal per 100 g.
Turkey ham - no GI Sliced turkey breast adds meaty protein to salads and sandwiches: about 30 g of protein and 2 g of fat per 100 g.
Turkey breast - no GI Eggs are the other half of a cooked breakfast: about 13 g of protein and 10 g of fat per 100 g, a quarter of the energy of bacon.
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Portions
| Portion | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp crumbled | 7 g |
| 1 slice, cooked | 8 g |
| 1 thick slice, cooked | 12 g |
| 3 oz | 85 g |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
548
Calories
1.35 g
Carbs
35.73 g
Protein
43.27 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 548 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 1.35 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 35.73 g |
| Fat | 43.27 g |
| Saturated | 14.42 g |
| Unsaturated | 28.85 g |
| Sodium | 1717 mg |
Processing Level
90%
Highly Processed
Why this score?
- About 36 g of protein per 100 g cooked
- Almost no carbohydrate: glycemic load 0
- Small portions: one cooked slice weighs about 8 g and has about 45 kcal
- Very fatty: about 43 g of fat per 100 g cooked, a third of it saturated
- Energy-dense: about 550 kcal per 100 g
- Very salty: about 2,200 mg of sodium per 100 g, about 5.5 g of salt
- A cured, smoked processed meat, usually made with nitrite curing salt
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Bacon?
The glycemic index of Bacon has not been measured yet. It contains 1.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
Is Bacon good for people with insulin resistance?
The glycemic index of Bacon is not measured. With 1.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, watch the portion size.
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