Is bacon keto?
A keto day can include 1 slice (11.5 g) of bacon, which has 0.2 g net carbs.
- Net carb amount
- Amount: 0.2 g
- All carbohydrates
- Amount: 0.2 g
- Fiber
- Amount: 0 g
- Protein
- Amount: 3.9 g
- Fat
- Amount: 4 g
- Calories
- Amount: 54 kcal
This makes up 1% of a 20 g keto day.
Meat and fish with fewer carbs
| Food | Serving | Net carbs (g) |
|---|---|---|
| Sausage | 1 link (23 g) | 0.3 |
Bacon within a keto diet
One serving of bacon means 1 slice (11.5 g), and it holds 0.2 g net carbs, equal to 1% of a 20 g keto day.
With 0.2 g per serving, bacon leaves plenty of room on a keto day for other food.
Bacon in that serving contains 3.9 g protein and 4 g fat, along with 54 kcal.
Try tuna for fewer carbs than bacon: each 3 oz (85 g) has 0 g net carbs.
Source: USDA FoodData Central. Item: cooked cured pre-sliced pan-fried pork bacon (FDC 168322)