Food guide

Canadian Bacon

Canadian Bacon is a commonly eaten animal protein in many food cultures.

Meat & PoultryProtein-Rich

Canadian Bacon, a nutrient-dense meat & poultry food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of canadian bacon for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g — 146 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Canadian Bacon
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	146 kcal	146 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	28.3 g	28.3 g	19.4 g
Carbohydrate	1.8 g	1.8 g	1.2 g
Fat	2.8 g	2.8 g	1.9 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g	0 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of canadian bacon, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Canadian Bacon
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.23 µg	0.23 µg	1%
Vitamin E	0.41 mg	0.41 mg	3%
Vitamin K	0.2 µg	0.2 µg	<1%
Thiamin	0.67 mg	0.67 mg	56%
Riboflavin	0.19 mg	0.19 mg	15%
Niacin	10 mg	10 mg	63%
Vitamin B6	0.28 mg	0.28 mg	16%
Folate	4 µg	4 µg	1%
Vitamin B12	0.43 µg	0.43 µg	18%
Pantothenic acid	0.72 mg	0.72 mg	14%
Choline	105 mg	105 mg	19%
Minerals
Calcium	7 mg	7 mg	<1%
Iron	0.56 mg	0.56 mg	3%
Magnesium	27 mg	27 mg	6%
Phosphorus	309 mg	309 mg	25%
Potassium	999 mg	999 mg	21%
Sodium	993 mg	993 mg	43%
Zinc	1.7 mg	1.7 mg	15%
Selenium	50.4 µg	50.4 µg	92%
Copper	0.063 mg	0.063 mg	7%
Manganese	0.016 mg	0.016 mg	<1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat canadian bacon?

A concentrated protein food for the calories it costs.
Canadian Bacon is a commonly eaten animal protein in many food cultures.

How to include it

Cook to a safe temperature and serve with vegetables or a whole grain.
Typical pairing ideas: Rice, Vegetables, Lemon.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.