How many carbs are in bacon?
1 thin slice (yield after cooking) of bacon contains about 0.1g of carbohydrate, 1.9g of protein, and 24 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 thin slice (yield after cooking) (5g) | 0.1g | 0g | 0.1g |
| Guideline amount if topping (8g) | 0.2g | 0g | 0.2g |
| 1 oz, raw (yield after cooking) (8g) | 0.2g | 0g | 0.2g |
| 1 medium slice (yield after cooking) (8g) | 0.2g | 0g | 0.2g |
| 1 thick slice (yield after cooking) (12g) | 0.2g | 0g | 0.2g |
| Guideline amount on regular sandwich (16g) | 0.3g | 0g | 0.3g |
Net carbs in bacon
1 thin slice (yield after cooking) of bacon contains 0.1g of net carbs — total carbs (0.1g) minus dietary fiber (0g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for bacon (per 100g)
- Calories: 484 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 1.9g
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 1.6g
- Protein: 37.4g
- Fat: 35.8g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2341291). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in bacon?
1 thin slice (yield after cooking) of bacon contains about 0.1g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0g of fiber, the net carbs are about 0.1g.
How many net carbs are in bacon?
Net carbs in 1 thin slice (yield after cooking) of bacon are about 0.1g — that is total carbs (0.1g) minus dietary fiber (0g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is bacon good for diabetics?
Bacon contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is bacon keto-friendly?
Whether bacon fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 thin slice (yield after cooking)) provides about 0.1g of net carbs.