Keto Approved
Bacon (Pork, Cooked)
0.60g net carbs per 3 slices
Near-zero net carbs. Choose uncured or sugar-free varieties when possible.
By MeKeto Editorial · Last updated July 2026
Nutrition Facts
Fits My Daily Budget?
Set your daily net carb limit to see how one serving fits.
One serving uses 3% of your 20g daily budget.
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Good to Know
Three cooked slices give you 11.8 g of protein and 12.5 g of fat for 161 calories, so it leans more fatty than lean, which fits a keto ratio well. Watch for maple or honey-glazed styles and thick-cut brands basted in brown sugar, since those add carbs that plain bacon does not. Brands like Wright and Pederson's Natural Farms sell no-sugar versions, and checking the label for dextrose or maple syrup near the end of the ingredient list is a quick way to spot hidden sweeteners.
Is Bacon (Pork, Cooked) Keto? The Full Answer
Bacon contains 0.60g net carbs per 3 slices (0.60g total carbs minus 0.00g fiber). Near-zero net carbs. Choose uncured or sugar-free varieties when possible.
On a standard ketogenic diet, most people target 20-25g net carbs per day. A single serving uses 3% of a 20g daily carb limit. That makes Bacon a reliable keto staple.
Measure Your Ketone Levels
A blood ketone meter reads beta-hydroxybutyrate from a finger prick, the marker that defines nutritional ketosis at 0.5 to 3.0 mmol/L. Urine strips measure acetoacetate instead, which drops off once you are fat-adapted. Keto-Mojo makes a blood meter.
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