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Bacon (cooked) vs Ham: calories and nutrition compared
The short answer
Gram for gram, there are about 3.3 times as many calories in bacon (cooked) as in ham. Per 100 g: bacon (cooked) ≈548 calories, ham ≈164. In a typical portion, 3 oz of bacon (cooked) is about 466 calories and 3 oz of ham about 139.
Side by side, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Bacon (cooked) | Ham |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 548 kcal | 164 kcal |
| Protein | 35.7 g | 16.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1.4 g | 3.6 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g | 1 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 1.3 g |
| Fat | 43.3 g | 8.8 g |
Per typical portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon (cooked) | 3 oz | 85 g | 466 | 30.4 g |
| Ham | 3 oz | 85 g | 139 | 14.1 g |
Protein per 100 calories
Per 100 calories: about 6.5 g of protein in bacon (cooked), about 10.1 g in ham.
Which one to pick
- Fewer calories per bite: Ham.
- More protein per calorie: Ham.
- More fiber: Ham.
Both can fit your day. How much you eat changes the total more than which one you pick, so weigh or measure the portion when it matters.
Source
Nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central: Bacon (cooked) (FDC 167914), Ham (FDC 173864).
Full nutrition pages: Bacon (cooked) · Ham