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Turkey bacon
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 368 kcal —
- Protein 30 g 59%
- Carbohydrate 4.2 g 2%
- Fat 26 g 33%
- Saturated fat 6.9 g 35%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 4.2 g —
- Sodium 2021 mg 88%
- Cholesterol 153 mg 51%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 19 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 1.2 µg 6%
- Vitamin E 0.14 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.05 mg 4%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.4 mg 31%
- Niacin (B3) 8.1 mg 51%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.99 mg 20%
- Vitamin B6 0.37 mg 22%
- Folate (B9) 15 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 1.9 µg 78%
- Choline 87.9 mg 16%
Minerals
- Calcium 163 mg 13%
- Iron 2.6 mg 15%
- Magnesium 30 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 416 mg 33%
- Potassium 666 mg 14%
- Zinc 4.7 mg 43%
- Copper 0.12 mg 13%
- Manganese 0.03 mg 1%
- Selenium 28.5 µg 52%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 368 | 30 g | 4.2 g | 26 g |
| 1 × slice | 8.1 g | 30 | 2.4 g | 0.3 g | 2.1 g |
| 2 × slice | 16.2 g | 60 | 4.8 g | 0.7 g | 4.2 g |
| ½ × slice | 4.1 g | 15 | 1.2 g | 0.2 g | 1 g |
| 3 × slice | 24.3 g | 89 | 7.2 g | 1 g | 6.3 g |
| 4 × slice | 32.4 g | 119 | 9.6 g | 1.4 g | 8.4 g |
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Questions about Turkey bacon
How do you cook turkey bacon in a frying pan?
Lay the rashers in a cold or lightly heated non-stick pan and cook over medium heat for about 2–3 minutes on each side, turning until browned and piping hot. Turkey bacon is leaner than many pork rashers, so watch it closely: it can dry out quickly.
Can you cook turkey bacon in the oven?
Yes. Arrange the rashers in a single layer on a lined baking tray and bake at 200 °C for about 10–15 minutes, turning once; take them out when browned and piping hot.
How should you store turkey bacon after opening the pack?
Keep it covered in the fridge and use it within the time stated on the pack. If you will not use it in time, freeze it in portions with baking paper between the rashers so you can separate them easily.
What can you use instead of turkey bacon?
For a similar smoky, savoury strip, use back bacon or smoked tempeh; tempeh is a plant-based option but will not taste exactly the same. In a sandwich or salad, thinly sliced turkey pastrami can add a similar savoury flavour, though it is not usually crisped in the same way.
Is turkey bacon lower in calories than bacon?
Bacon has 476 kcal per 100 g, compared with 368 kcal in turkey bacon. The exact difference depends on the products, but turkey bacon is not automatically a low-energy food.
Is turkey bacon less salty than bacon?
The listed values are 1,783 mg sodium per 100 g for bacon and 2021 mg for turkey bacon, so this turkey bacon is saltier. If you are serving it with cheese, sauces or other salty ingredients, keep the rest of the meal less salty.
What can you make with turkey bacon?
Crisp it for breakfast with eggs, crumble it over a jacket potato, or add it to a toasted sandwich with tomato and lettuce. It also works in a cooked pasta dish, where a little can flavour the whole pan.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171639 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
