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Is bacon keto friendly?

Bacon
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Serving size
0.5 oz (15g)
Calories
275
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate
1g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Total sugars
0g
0%
Cholesterol
44mg
15%
Total Fat
26g
4%
Sodium
437mg
29%
Protein
8g
16%
Iron
0mg
2%
Potassium
131mg
3%
* 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.

Yes. Bacon is absolutely keto-friendly.

Bacon has 1 gram of carbohydrates. Approximately 0 grams comes from sugar and 0 grams is fiber. The net carbs totals to 1 gram. This makes bacon one of the best keto foods.

bacon marcronutrient breakdown
Marcronutrient breakdown of bacon

Alternatives

Consider these other keto-friendly options:

Ham

Ham is another good option if you're following a keto diet. It has zero carbohydrates, so also the amount of net carbs is zero, 1 gram less than bacon.

Pepperoni

Pepperoni is also keto-friendly. It contains no carbohydrates, and as a result also no net carbs, 1 gram fewer than bacon.

Pork rinds

Pork rinds are another good alternative for people following a keto diet. They have no total carbohydrates, and thus the amount of net carbs is also zero, 1 gram lower than bacon.

Salami

Salami is another good keto option. It has zero total carbohydrates, and thus also the amount of net carbs is zero, 1 gram fewer than bacon.

Prosciutto

Prosciutto is another alternative if you're following a keto diet. It has zero total carbohydrates, so the amount of net carbs is also zero, equal to bacon.

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