Bacon, turkey, low sodium
FDC 171640serving (15 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 35 · +13 vs Sausage & deli meats medianTurkey bacon labeled low sodium scores 35 of 100 on the Nutrient Density Score, Low band, but still ranks 9 of 60 in Sausage & deli meats, well above the category median of 22. It combines 27% DV of protein with 27% DV of vitamin C and 18% DV of vitamin E per 100 g, an uncommon pairing for a bacon product.
It is pan-fried or microwaved crisp and used the way any bacon would be, in a sandwich or alongside eggs, with a single serving around 15 g, a couple of strips. Despite the low-sodium labeling, it still runs high in sodium at 900 mg per 100 g, high in saturated fat at 6.7 g per 100 g, and notable in cholesterol at 100 mg per 100 g, so the low-sodium claim is relative to regular bacon rather than being genuinely low.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 253 kcal | 13% |
| Total fat | 20 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 6.7 g | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 900 mg | 39% |
| Carbohydrate | 4.8 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 13 g | 27% |
| Potassium | 156 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.72 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 19 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 24 mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 8 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 2.7 mg | 18% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 38 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 135 mg | 6% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.72 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 2 g | 4% |
| Potassium | 23 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 1.5 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 2.9 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1.2 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.41 mg | 3% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 171640Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the sausage & deli meats median
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More nutrient-dense swaps
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Low-sodium turkey bacon is a strip-shaped processed product made from ground and formed turkey, seasoned and smoked to mimic the look and flavor of pork bacon but formulated with less added salt than standard versions. It crisps up in a skillet or oven, though it tends to be leaner and slightly less crackly than pork bacon, and it fits into the same everyday roles: alongside eggs at breakfast, crumbled over a salad, or layered into a sandwich with lettuce and tomato.
Keep an opened package tightly sealed in the refrigerator and cook strips until browned and firm, since turkey bacon benefits from a bit more attention than pork bacon to avoid drying out. A serving (15 g) has 253 calories per 100 grams with 13.3 grams of protein and 27% DV protein, and it also stands out for 27% DV vitamin C, an unusual addition for a bacon product; at 900 mg sodium per 100 grams it is lower than many standard bacons but still a meaningfully salty food.
Frequently asked questions about bacon, turkey
How many calories are in low-sodium turkey bacon?
Low-sodium turkey bacon has about 253 calories per 100 grams, or roughly 38 calories in a 15 g serving.
Is low-sodium turkey bacon actually low in sodium?
It is lower in sodium than standard bacon products, but at 900 mg per 100 grams it still contributes meaningfully to daily sodium intake.
How do you cook turkey bacon?
Turkey bacon is pan-fried or baked until browned and firm, similar to pork bacon, though it is leaner and benefits from close attention to avoid drying out.