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Last Updated: 6th May 2024

Is bacon considered whole food?

Bacon has a longer shelf life than fresh pork. Bacon can be described as a processed meat. However, the level of processing and ingredients used by different manufacturers may vary. Summary Bacon is made of pork and is then cured in salt, nitrates, and other ingredients.



Which food group is bacon found in?

Bacon is not only considered red meat but it also belongs to the "processed meat" category (even turkey bacon fits into this group).

How many bacon slices should I consume? The American Heart Association recommends that saturated fat should not exceed 5 to 6 percent of your daily calories. Should not consume more than 13g per day for a diet of 2,000 calories. Three slices of bacon are equal to 4.1 grams.

The same goes for whole foods.

Whole foods are plants that have not been processed or refined before they are consumed. Whole foods can include whole grains, whole grains, legumes and fruits as well as vegetables.

Are you able to eat one piece of bacon per day?

Consuming less than 25g of processed meat per day (or about one thin slice of bacon) can increase your risk by around 20%. People who consumed an average of 76g of processed and red meat per day were at a 20% higher risk of getting the disease than those who consumed 21 grams.