Calories in Bacon
Per 2 rashers, 32 g
Bacon has 150 calories per 2 rashers, 32 g. That is about 8% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 10.5 g of protein, 0.5 g of carbohydrate, 11.7 g of fat and 0.0 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 469 calories and 32.8 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as high in protein. Grilling rather than frying lets more of the fat run off.
Calories and macros
| Per 2 rashers, 32 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 150 kcal | 469 kcal | 8% |
| Protein | 10.5 g | 32.8 g | 21% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.5 g | 1.6 g | 0% |
| Fat | 11.7 g | 36.6 g | 17% |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about bacon
How many calories are in bacon?
Bacon has 150 calories per 2 rashers, 32 g, which is about 8% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of bacon?
100 g of bacon contains 469 calories.
How much protein is in bacon?
One serving of 2 rashers, 32 g provides 10.5 g of protein — 32.8 g per 100 g, or 21% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in bacon?
One serving of 2 rashers, 32 g contains 0.5 g of carbohydrate, of which 0.0 g is fibre.
What is bacon a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, bacon qualifies as high in protein. At least 20% of its calories come from protein.