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Turkey Bacon (Butterball) — Butterball Original, as soldD
Breakfast · #18 of 20

Turkey Bacon (Butterball)

Butterball Original, as sold · Meats

52/100D tier
Calories179
Protein14.3g
Fiber0g
Sodium964mg
Sugar0g

Graded D — 52 out of 100, #18 of 20 breakfast. Low sugar carries the score (100/100); fiber drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Bacon's leaner cousin — less fat, most of the salt.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories179
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.3g18%
Saturated Fat 3.6g18%
Cholesterol 71mg24%
Sodium 964mg42%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 14.3g29%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 52

Low sugar ×20100
Low saturated fat ×2075
Protein ×2053
Low sodium ×2033
Fiber ×100
Micronutrients ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#18 of 20 in Breakfast. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Turkey Bacon (Butterball) healthy?

It grades D — 52 out of 100, #18 of 20 breakfast in our system. Bacon's leaner cousin — less fat, most of the salt.

How many calories are in Turkey Bacon (Butterball)?

179 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Turkey Bacon (Butterball) calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.