Canadian Bacon Nutrition Facts
How many calories are in Canadian Bacon?
Canadian Bacon has 131 calories per 100g.
Canadian bacon (back bacon) is lean, pre-cooked pork loin - not from the belly like regular bacon. Much leaner with ham-like texture, it's popular on Eggs Benedict and pizza. Rich in thiamin and protein with less fat than regular bacon.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving
Health Benefits
- ✓Very high in thiamin
- ✓Lean protein source
- ✓Rich in selenium
- ✓Pre-cooked convenience
- ✓Low in fat
Best For
Storage
Refrigerate up to 2 weeks unopened. Once opened, use within 3-4 days. Freeze up to 2 months.
Serving Sizes
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Canadian bacon different from regular bacon?
Canadian bacon comes from the lean pork loin (back), while regular bacon comes from the fatty belly. Canadian bacon is cured and fully cooked, with a ham-like texture.
Is Canadian bacon actually from Canada?
While popular in Canada, it's called 'back bacon' there. The 'Canadian bacon' name is primarily American. True Canadian peameal bacon is coated in cornmeal.
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