Calories in
pork, cured, breakfast strips
388 kcal per 100 g Pork, cured, breakfast strips contains 388 calories per 100 grams, or about 330 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 11.7 g protein, 0.7 g carbohydrate and 37.2 g fat.
By calories that splits 1% carbohydrate, 12% protein, 87% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz | 85.0 g | 330 | 10.0 g | 0.6 g | 31.6 g |
| 3 slices | 68.0 g | 264 | 8.0 g | 0.5 g | 25.3 g |
| 1 package (12 oz) | 340.0 g | 1,319 | 39.9 g | 2.4 g | 126.3 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 388 kcal | 330 kcal |
| Protein | 11.7 g | 10.0 g |
| Total fat | 37.2 g | 31.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 12.9 g | 11.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.7 g | 0.6 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 987.0 mg | 839.0 mg |
| Potassium | 204.0 mg | 173.4 mg |
| Calcium | 8.0 mg | 6.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 27.2 mg | 23.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 69.0 mg | 58.7 mg |
| Water | 47.4 g | 40.3 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 168278). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How pork, cured, breakfast strips compares
Among the 83 pork products items on this site, pork, cured, breakfast strips ranks 22 of 83 by calorie density, against a category average of 290 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 34% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 3 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off 3 oz (330 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 67 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in pork, cured, breakfast strips?
Pork, cured, breakfast strips contains 388 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 330 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 11.7 g of protein, 0.7 g of carbohydrate and 37.2 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of pork, cured, breakfast strips?
By calories, pork, cured, breakfast strips is roughly 1% carbohydrate, 12% protein and 87% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 67 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the pork, cured, breakfast strips I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Closest in calorie density within pork products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Pork, cured, breakfast strips, raw or unheated". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.