How Much Does a Medium Slice of Bacon Weigh?

A medium slice of bacon weighs about 8 grams (0.3 oz).

That is the USDA average for one medium slice of bacon, which has 37 calories and 2.7 g of protein. Sizes vary, so weigh yours if you track closely.

Bacon Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

37cal

in 1 medium slice of bacon (8 g)

Protein2.7 g30% of calories

Fat2.8 g69% of calories

Carbs0.1 g1% of calories

2% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Bacon weight by size and measure

Measure	Grams	Ounces	Calories
1 thin slice of bacon	5 g	0.2 oz	23
1 thick slice of bacon	12 g	0.4 oz	56
1 medium slice of bacon	8 g	0.3 oz	37
1 cup of bacon	80 g	2.8 oz	374

Bacon calories by serving size

Common amounts of bacon with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
5g	5 g	23	1.7 g	1.8 g	0.1 g
1 thin slice	5 g	23	1.7 g	1.8 g	0.1 g
1 medium slice	8 g	37	2.7 g	2.8 g	0.1 g
2 thin slices	10 g	47	3.4 g	3.5 g	0.2 g
1 thick slice	12 g	56	4.1 g	4.2 g	0.2 g
2 medium slices	16 g	75	5.4 g	5.6 g	0.3 g
2 thick slices	24 g	112	8.1 g	8.4 g	0.4 g
1 oz	28 g	133	9.6 g	9.9 g	0.5 g
1/2 cup	40 g	187	14 g	14 g	0.7 g
1 cup	80 g	374	27 g	28 g	1.4 g
100g	100 g	468	34 g	35 g	1.7 g
4 oz	113 g	531	38 g	40 g	1.9 g

Bacon vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other meat.

Baked Cured Pork Bacon548

Bacon468

Cooked Beef Bacon449

Cooked Turkey Bacon368

Strip Steak278

Cooked Canadian Bacon146

Pan-Fried Canadian Bacon146

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