What is Bacon? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Bacon?

The popular bacon streaked with fat that is used in American cuisine, comes from the belly of the hog. Bacon is cut in long, thin strips, salt cured and sometimes smoked or flavored with maple. Other cuts come from the back and loin. Raw bacon is pink in color with strips of fat, has a meaty and salty smell that can be smoky. Bacon must stay refrigerated.

What does Bacon Taste Like?

Salty

Salty is one of the five main tastes. It has a satisfying and addictive quality with hints of sourness. Salty foods include cheeses, cured meats, chips, and olives. It is used in almost every dish and prepared food. Salt is added to enhance flavor and offer a distinctly salty taste.

Umami

Umami is one of five main tastes. It is savory with a depth of flavor. Umami is a taste in many foods, including meat, seafood, beans, and nuts. It is both naturally occurring and created through the specific use of ingredients to create a satisfying taste. Umami is characteristic of proteins and savory dishes.

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Bacon Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 3 slices30g

3 slices

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	118kcal	6%
Fats	11g	14%
Sat. fats	4g	18%
Mono. Fats	5g	11%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	0g	0%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	4g	5%
Cholesterol	20mg	7%
Sodium	225mg	10%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Bacon?

3 slices of Bacon contains 4 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Bacon?

3 slices of Bacon contains 0 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Bacon?

3 slices of Bacon contains 11 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Bacon?

3 slices of Bacon contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 3 slices of Bacon?

There are 118 calories in 3 slices of Bacon.

How many calories are in 1 Slice of Bacon?

There are 39 calories in 1 Slice of Bacon.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Bacon?

There are 111 calories in 1 oz of Bacon.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Bacon?

There are 1783 calories in 1 pound of Bacon.