Which Bacon Has Less Salt?

Bacon – It’s no secret that this delicious meat can pack quite a punch when it comes to salt. For those of us who are trying to watch our salt intake, it often seems like bacon is just out of the question. But fear not bacon-lovers! There are actually lots of low-sodium bacon options out there. But which bacon has less salt?

If you’re looking to still eat the tried-and-true pork bacon and not the fake alternatives, like turkey bacon, then you’ve found the right place. Below is a list of different brands and where they rank in sodium-level so you can make the best choice for you. We picked these brands based purely on the amount of salt they contain and no other factors. We also left out uncured bacon choices and strictly kept to showing you the best of the bacon you’re used to – just without all the salt.

Average Sodium Level

A regular serving size of bacon is almost always labeled as 2 slices (or likely 18 grams.) While the amount of salt in each serving size can differ based on things like brand, thickness, and curing method, the usual amount of sodium in a single serving is between 300mg and 500mg of salt. That means up to 20% daily value of your salt intake for the day could be consumed by 2 slices of bacon. Yikes! Let’s take a peek at the chart below to see which bacon has less salt.

Which Bacon Has Less Salt? – Sodium Levels By Brand

Milligrams Per Serving Size (2 Slices)	Brand
120mg-140mg	Smithfield Lower Sodium Bacon
150mg-170mg	H-E-B Premium Lower Sodium Bacon Giant Bacon Lower Sodium Kroger Lower Sodium Naturally Hardwood Smoked Bacon Signature Select Bacon Sliced Lower Sodium Classic Cut Market Pantry Lower Sodium Bacon
180mg-200mg	Great Value Hickory Smoked Lower Sodium Bacon Hormel Black Label Lower Sodium Bacon Sugardale Lower Sodium Bacon Hy-Vee Lower Sodium Sweet Smoked Bacon
>200mg	Oscar Meyer Lower Sodium Bacon

>200mg

Oscar Meyer Lower Sodium Bacon is the only brand on the list to have a lower sodium bacon that is still above 200mg per serving. It can be found at most any grocery store, as it is one of the most popular brands.

2 Slices of this bacon = 240mg of salt, 10% DV (Daily Value)

Compared to the other bacon brands on the list, this one is still pretty high in sodium, However, it is still a decrease from other non-lower-sodium flavors, and should definitely be worth consideration if Oscar Meyer is your go-to brand. If your heart isn’t set on Oscar Meyer bacon, we suggest trying one of the other brands that are lower in salt amount.

180mg-200mg

Sugardale Lower Sodium Bacon is a brand you can find at your local Walmart. The salt content in a serving size of this bacon is one of the highest in this category.

2 Slices of this bacon = 200mg of salt, 9% DV

Hormel Black Label Lower Sodium Bacon can likely be found at any Target, Walmart, or Meijer. The regular version of this bacon can be quite salty, and this lower sodium counterpart is as well one of the higher on the list. However, it is still a step down from the full sodium versions.

2 Slices of this bacon = 200mg of salt, 9% DV

Hy-Vee Lower Sodium Sweet Smoked Bacon is a bacon you may have had if you live in the Midwest. You can pick up this sweet-tasting bacon at any Hy-Vee.

2 Slices of this bacon = 190mg of salt, 8% DV

Great Value Hickory Smoked Lower Sodium Bacon is a bacon that has less salt from Walmart. It’s a bacon that will fit any budget, and sits at the lowest salt content of this category.

2 Slices of this bacon = 180mg of salt, 8% DV

150mg-170mg

Giant Bacon Lower Sodium, Kroger Lower Sodium Naturally Hardwood Smoked Bacon, and Signature Select Bacon Sliced Lower Sodium Classic Cut fall in the top section of this category as it has a slightly higher amount of sodium than the next two brands listed. Click the links to shop for these bacon brands online.

2 Slices of this bacon = 160mg of salt, 7% DV

H-E-B Premium Lower Sodium Bacon and Market Pantry Lower Sodium Bacon, a Target brand, knock off 10mg of salt while still being flavorful and delicious.

2 Slices of this bacon = 150mg of salt, 7% DV

120mg-140mg

Smithfield Lower Sodium Bacon is the reigning champ when it comes to great tasting bacon with the least amount of sodium. Many of your local grocery stores will carry Smithfield brand, so it’s easy to acquire.

2 Slices of this bacon = 140mg of salt, 6% DV

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For all you bacon lovers, we hope this post helped you find the bacon that fits your dietary needs as well as meets your bacon hopes and dreams! To read other great things we’ve written about bacon, click here.