Calories in Turkey Bacon: Per 100 g, Per Serving & Nutrition Facts
368 kcal (1,540 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 30/26/4.2 g
Serving (two slices, 16 g) — 59 kcal (246 kJ) · Nutri-Score E
Per 100 g: sugar: low saturated fat: high salt: high fiber: low
Is turkey bacon healthy?
Not really. Turkey bacon gets grade E on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm, the lowest of five — a sometimes food rather than an everyday one.
Against
- Salt: 0.8 g per serving — 16% of the 5 g a day the WHO sets as the maximum.
A typical serving (two slices, 16 g) has 59 kcal, 4.7 g protein, 4.1 g fat and 0.7 g carbs. Other weights in the table.
How we judge this, and the sources
The answer comes from the food's composition, not from opinion: its Nutri-Score grade on the open 2023 algorithm, a traffic light for sugar, salt, saturated fat and fiber per 100 g, and the share of daily reference amounts in a typical serving (for salt, sugar, fiber and vegetables, those of the WHO). It rates the food's nutrient profile; it is not medical advice. Formulas, thresholds and every source are on the methodology page; last checked against the sources on September 30, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
Turkey bacon is chopped, cured and smoked turkey shaped into strips. It has less fat than pork bacon but is still high in salt.
How many calories in turkey bacon: per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: two slices, 16 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 368 kcal | 59 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 1,540 kJ | 246 kJ |
| Protein | 30 g | 4.7 g |
| Fat | 26 g | 4.1 g |
| incl. saturated | 6.9 g | 1.1 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 4.2 g | 0.7 g |
| incl. sugars | 4.2 g | 0.7 g |
| incl. fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 5.1 g | 0.8 g |
*Where the numbers come from
Values per 100 g come from a single record of an open food composition table: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 171639, “Bacon, turkey, microwaved” — the measured composition of this exact food, not an average across tables. Rounded. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included, as on a US Nutrition Facts label; salt is sodium × 2.5. Table licenses are on the data sources page.
protein 32%fat 63%carbs 5%
Vitamins and minerals in turkey bacon
Per 100 g, the standouts are vitamin B12 — 1.9 mcg, 78% of the Daily Value; selenium — 29 mcg, 52% of the Daily Value; niacin — 8.1 mg, 51% of the Daily Value.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: two slices, 16 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 19 mcg | 3 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 0.19 mcg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.1 mg | 1.3 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.37 mg | 0.06 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) | 15 mcg | 2.4 mcg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.9 mcg | 0.3 mcg | 13% |
| Potassium | 666 mg | 107 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 163 mg | 26 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30 mg | 4.8 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 416 mg | 67 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 0.42 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 4.7 mg | 0.75 mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.12 mg | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 29 mcg | 4.6 mcg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 153 mg | 24 mg | 8% |
*Where the vitamin numbers come from
Vitamins and minerals come from the USDA FoodData Central record “Bacon, turkey, microwaved” (FDC ID 171639, SR Legacy; public domain), checked October 14, 2026; the record was matched to this food by calories, protein and fat. % DV is per serving, against the FDA Daily Values used on Nutrition Facts labels (2,000-calorie diet). The table lists nutrients that reach at least 2% DV per 100 g; the rest are absent or trace. Varieties, seasons and brands differ, and cooking in water leaches some vitamin C and B vitamins.
Turkey Bacon calories by weight, 5–50 g
15 g of turkey bacon has 55 calories and 20 g has 74. The table gives protein, fat and carbs for each weight; for any other amount, type your own into the calculator below.
| Weight | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| 5 g | 18 | 1.5 / 1.3 / 0.2 |
| 10 g | 37 | 3 / 2.6 / 0.4 |
| 15 g | 55 | 4.4 / 3.9 / 0.6 |
| 16 g — typical serving | 59 | 4.7 / 4.1 / 0.7 |
| 20 g | 74 | 5.9 / 5.2 / 0.8 |
| 30 g | 110 | 8.9 / 7.8 / 1.3 |
| 50 g | 184 | 15 / 13 / 2.1 |
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Turkey Bacon: calories by type and cooking method
“Calories per 100 g” depends on which kind you mean — dry or cooked, oil in the pan, what it's served with. Every row comes from the same database the diary uses.
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey bacon | 368 | 30 / 26 / 4.2 |
| Smoked streaky bacon, uncooked | 400 | 13 / 39 / 0.5 |
| Bacon, fried | 500 | 26 / 43 / 1 |
What else to watch
- High in saturated fat: 6.9 g per 100 g, against a daily reference of about 20 g.
How much movement is one serving?
A serving (two slices, 16 g) is 59 kcal — roughly 19 min of easy walking or 7 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Turkey Bacon: swaps and alternatives
Turkey bacon has a lot of saturated fat (6.9 g per 100 g) and a lot of salt (5.1 g per 100 g), but our database has no same-category swap that fixes this noticeably at the same calories and is a full grade better. The simplest move is a smaller serving. How we pick swaps.
What to pair turkey bacon with
A serving of turkey bacon has no fiber (the WHO suggests at least 25 g a day); that's easy to make up on the same plate:
- Broccoli, 150 g — +4.9 g fiber, 53 kcal.
Similar foods with a better grade than turkey bacon
Same food group, a better Nutri-Score grade. They fall short of a noticeable per-serving swap, but their profile is better. Figures are for 16 g, a typical serving of turkey bacon.
| Food | Grade | Kcal | Protein, g | Fiber, g | Sat. fat, g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Bacon | E | 59 | 4.7 | 0 | 1.1 |
| Fried Pork | D | 54 | 3.5 | 0 | 1.6 |
| Pork Ribs | D | 64 | 4.7 | 0 | 1.8 |
| Ground Pork | C | 48 | 4.1 | 0 | 1.2 |
Turkey Bacon vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Lamb | 268 | 22 / 20 / 0 |
| Beef Steak | 271 | 26 / 18 / 0 |
| Chicken Nuggets | 296 | 15 / 19 / 17 |
| Chorizo | 296 | 14 / 25 / 3.8 |
| Italian Sausage | 324 | 18 / 26 / 1.9 |
| Bratwurst | 333 | 14 / 29 / 2.9 |
| Turkey Bacon | 368 | 30 / 26 / 4.2 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of turkey bacon?
100 g of turkey bacon has 368 calories, with 30 g protein, 26 g fat and 4.2 g carbohydrates.
How many calories are in a serving of turkey bacon?
A serving (two slices, 16 g) has 59 calories: 4.7 g protein, 4.1 g fat and 0.7 g carbs.
What are the macros of turkey bacon?
Per 100 g: 30 g protein, 4.2 g carbs and 26 g fat. By calories that's about 32% protein, 5% carbs and 63% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of turkey bacon?
About 19 min of easy walking or 7 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 59 calories in a serving (two slices, 16 g).
What vitamins and minerals are in turkey bacon?
Per 100 g, turkey bacon is richest in vitamin B12 (1.9 mcg, 78% DV), selenium (29 mcg, 52% DV), niacin (8.1 mg, 51% DV) — from USDA FoodData Central record 171639.
How much fiber is in turkey bacon?
None: dietary fiber comes from plant foods and mushrooms — vegetables, fruit, grains, beans and nuts.
How do the calories in turkey bacon change with the type and cooking method?
Per 100 g it ranges from 368 kcal (turkey bacon) to 500 kcal (bacon, fried).
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