Pork, belly vs Bacon
Side-by-side nutrition comparison per serving. See which fits your goals better.
Raw pork belly and unprepared bacon are both high-fat cuts, but pork belly is significantly more caloric at 518 vs 393 calories per 100g. Protein is similar (15.2g vs 13.66g), and fat content is comparable at 35.8g and 37.13g respectively. The calorie gap comes largely from pork belly's thicker fat cap and higher overall fat-to-meat ratio before cooking.
Pro tip
Both are indulgent cuts — use them as flavor components rather than protein sources. Bacon works better in small amounts as a topper, while pork belly shines as a slow-cooked centerpiece where the fat renders down.
Quick Verdict
Best for weight loss
Bacon
Best for muscle gain
Pork, belly
Best for low-carb
Pork, belly
Macro Comparison
Pork, belly: 100g (100g) | Bacon: 100g (100g)
518
Pork, belly
393
Bacon
15.2g
Pork, belly
13.66g
Bacon
-0.71g
Pork, belly
0g
Bacon
35.8g
Pork, belly
37.13g
Bacon
Protein Efficiency
What percentage of calories come from protein — higher is better for staying lean.
12%
Pork, belly
14%
Bacon
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| Nutrient | Pork, belly | Bacon |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 518 | 393 |
| Protein | 15.2g | 13.7g |
| Carbs | -0.7g | 0g |
| Fat | 35.8g | 37.1g |
| Fiber | — | 0g |
| Sugar | — | 0.35g |
| Sodium | 49.7mg | 751mg |
| Cholesterol | 66.6mg | 66mg |
| Saturated Fat | — | 12.62g |
| Potassium | 208mg | 201mg |
| Vitamin A | — | 11mcg |
| Vitamin C | — | 0mg |
| Calcium | 4.2mg | 6mg |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.38mg |
Which Should You Choose?
For weight loss
Choose Bacon. With 393 calories and 13.66g protein, it gives you more protein per calorie — keeping you full while cutting calories.
For muscle gain
Choose Pork, belly. Pork, belly delivers 15.2g protein per serving — 1.5g more than Bacon.
For low-carb diets
Choose Pork, belly with -0.71g carbs per serving.
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Is Pork, belly or Bacon better for weight loss?
For weight loss, Bacon is the better choice. Pork, belly has 518 calories and 15.2g protein per serving, while Bacon has 393 calories and 13.66g protein. Lower calories with higher protein helps you stay full while eating fewer calories.
Which has more protein, Pork, belly or Bacon?
Pork, belly has more protein per serving. Pork, belly provides 15.2g and Bacon provides 13.66g of protein.
Can I eat both pork, belly and bacon together?
Yes! Combining pork, belly and bacon gives you 911 calories and 28.86g protein. This combination can work well as part of a balanced meal.