How Much Bacon for 30g of Protein?
You need about 88 g of bacon (3.1 oz), about 18 thin slices of bacon, to get 30 g of protein.
That amount has 414 calories, 31 g of fat and 1.5 g of carbohydrates. Bacon gets 30% of its calories from protein, at 34 g of protein per 100 g.
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How much bacon for other protein targets
| Target | Weight | About | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 g protein | 59 g | 12 thin slices of bacon | 276 |
| 30 g protein | 88 g | 18 thin slices of bacon | 414 |
| 40 g protein | 118 g | 24 thin slices of bacon | 552 |
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 |
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Bacon: common questions
How much bacon has 30g of protein?
About 88 g of bacon (about 18 thin slices of bacon) has 30 g of protein.
How many calories are in 30g of protein from bacon?
Getting 30 g of protein from bacon comes with 414 calories.
How much protein is in 100 g of bacon?
100 g of bacon has 34 g of protein.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2705889. Original description: Pork bacon, smoked or cured, cooked. Portion weights are USDA household measures.