Bacon Recipe
Bacon has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Thiamin and Niacin.
The food contains 6.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 10.6 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.
It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 25, for Bacon, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 7% | |
| Calories from Fat | 89% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 4% |
Why this is good for you
- High in Protein
- Very high in Niacin
- Very high in Thiamin
Why this is bad for you
- High in Cholesterol
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 50 IU | 1% | ||
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 1% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.68 mg | 45% | ||
| Niacin | 11.6 mg | 58% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18 mg | 9% | ||
| Folate | 4 mcg | 1% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% | ||
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | ||
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 3% | ||
| Potassium | 222 mg | 6.3% | ||
| Sodium | 1814 mg | 75.6% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.7 g | 2.2% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
| Sugars | 6.7 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10.6 g | 21.2% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 60.1 g | 92.5% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 21.9 g | 109.5% |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 614 Calories from Fat 541
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 60.1 g 92.5%
Saturated Fat 21.9 g 109.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 82 mg 27.3%
Sodium 1814 mg 75.6%
Total Carbohydrates 6.7 g 2.2%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 6.7 g
Protein 10.6 g 21.2%
Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 2% Iron 7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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