Proteins
Canadian Bacon Nutrition Facts
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
Calories131
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
4.2g6%
Saturated Fat
1.4g7%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
1.9g
Cholesterol
49mg16%
Sodium
1026mg45%
Total Carbohydrate
1.3g0%
Dietary Fiber
-0%
Total Sugars
1.2g
Protein
21.8g44%
Vitamin A
-0%
Vitamin C
-0%
Vitamin D
0.3mcg2%
Vitamin E
0.2mg1%
Vitamin K
-0%
Vitamin B6
0.5mg29%
Vitamin B12
0.6mcg25%
Folate
2mcg1%
Calcium
6mg0%
Iron
0.8mg4%
Potassium
350mg7%
Magnesium
18mg4%
Zinc
2.1mg19%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health Benefits
- ✓Very high in thiamin
- ✓Lean protein source
- ✓Rich in selenium
- ✓Pre-cooked convenience
- ✓Low in fat
Best For
Eggs BenedictPizza toppingLow-fat dietsQuick breakfast
Storage
Refrigerate up to 2 weeks unopened. Once opened, use within 3-4 days. Freeze up to 2 months.
Serving Sizes
2 slices73 cal
3 oz serving111 cal
100g131 cal
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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