Cured Pork Calories and Nutrition Facts
Cured Pork has 500 calories per 100 g, with 40.9 g protein, 2.1 g carbs and 36.5 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, restaurant (FDC ID: 749420).
A 100g serving of cured pork contains 500 calories, 40.9g protein, 2.1g total carbs (2.1g net carbs), and 36.5g fat.
Energy density
5 kcal/g
high
Protein / 100 kcal
8.2 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
2.1 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
20 g
≈ 0.7 oz
- Sugars
- 3.1g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 12.6g
- Sodium
- 1,830mg
Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, restaurant nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for pork, cured, bacon, cooked, restaurant per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from fat, and it is high in protein (40.9 g per 100 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 500 kcal | — |
| Protein | 40.9 g | 82% |
| Carbohydrate | 2.1 g | 1% |
| Fat | 36.5 g | 47% |
| Sugars | 3.1 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 12.6 g | 63% |
| Sodium | 1830 mg | 80% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
Cured Pork calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 5 kcal per gram (high energy density), energy dense: small portions carry a lot of calories, so measuring rather than eyeballing makes a real difference.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 142 kcal | 11.6 g | 0.6 g | 10.3 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 500 kcal | 40.9 g | 2.1 g | 36.5 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 567 kcal | 46.4 g | 2.4 g | 41.4 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 1134 kcal | 92.8 g | 4.8 g | 82.8 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 2268 kcal | 185.5 g | 9.5 g | 165.6 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 749420.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How cured pork compares to other pork
Against the 7 pork in this database, cured pork ranks 7th lowest in calories and 1st highest in protein. The category averages 236 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 112% above it. The lightest option in the category is pork, loin, tenderloin, boneless, raw at 119 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is pork, cured, bacon, cooked, restaurant at 40.9 g per 100 g.
| Pork (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥩 Pork, chop, center cut, raw | 138 kcal | 22.8 g | 1.38 |
| 🥩 Pork, loin, boneless, raw | 168 kcal | 21.1 g | 1.68 |
| 🥩 Pork, ground, raw | 228 kcal | 17.8 g | 2.28 |
| 🥩 Pork, belly, with skin, raw | 380 kcal | 15.2 g | 3.8 |
| 🥩 Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, restaurant (this page) | 500 kcal | 40.9 g | 5 |
Portion planning with cured pork
- 100 calories comes to about 20 g (0.7 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 49 g, bringing 245 kcal with it — that is 8.2 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 2% carbs, 33% protein, 66% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- High protein — 40.9 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
- Keto-friendly — 2.1 g net carbs per 100 g (≤ 5 g)
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Cured Pork FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 100 g of cured pork?
One serving of 100 g provides 500 calories, 2.1 g total carbs, 40.9 g protein, and 36.5 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of cured pork?
Cured Pork contains 500 calories per 100 g, with 40.9 g protein, 2.1 g carbohydrate, and 36.5 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for cured pork?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, restaurant" is FDC ID: 749420. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of cured pork?
By calories, cured pork is approximately 2% carbohydrates, 33% protein, and 66% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of cured pork?
One ounce (28 g) of cured pork has 142 calories, with 11.6 g protein, 0.6 g carbs and 10.3 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 567 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 2268 calories.
How much cured pork is 100 calories?
About 20 g of cured pork supplies 100 calories, because it carries 5 kcal per gram (high energy density). Energy dense: small portions carry a lot of calories, so measuring rather than eyeballing makes a real difference.
How much cured pork do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 49 g of cured pork, which also brings 245 calories with it. That works out to 8.2 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is cured pork high or low in calories for a pork?
Cured Pork sits 112% above the pork average of 236 kcal per 100 g, ranking 7th lowest of 7 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.