Calories in 5 Thick Slices of Bacon
5 thick slices of bacon (60 g) has 281 calories. That is 14% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 20 g of protein, 21 g of fat and 1 g of carbohydrates, a split of 30% protein, 69% fat and 1% carbs. For comparison, 3 thick slices of bacon has 168 and 10 thick slices of bacon has 562 calories. Burning 281 calories takes about 50 minutes of brisk walking or 23 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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| 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 |
| 5 thick slices | 60 g | 281 | 20 g | 21 g | 1 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 many calories are in 5 thick slices of bacon?
5 thick slices of bacon weighs about 60 g and has 281 calories.
How much protein is in 5 thick slices of bacon?
5 thick slices of bacon has 20 g of protein, which is 41% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 5 thick slices of bacon?
5 thick slices of bacon has 1 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much bacon is 100 calories?
100 calories of bacon is 21 g, about 4 1/2 thin slices of bacon.
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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.