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How many calories are in one Waffle House bacon strip?
The official standard side is three slices for 135 calories, so one slice averages about 45 calories when the serving is divided evenly. The official burger add-on lists two slices at 90 calories, which supports the same 45-calorie-per-slice calculation. Actual slice weight can vary.
Bacon calories per strip
The calculation is straightforward: 135 calories ÷ 3 slices = 45 calories per slice. The separate official two-slice burger add-on is 90 calories, also 45 per slice. This consistency makes 45 calories a useful planning value for the published portions.
The per-strip number is calculated from official serving totals. It is not a separate laboratory value for every individual slice.
Bacon strip portion calculator
| Bacon portion | Estimated calories | Protein estimate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice | 45 | 3 g |
| 2 slices | 90 | 6 g |
| 3 slices (regular side) | 135 | 9 g |
| 5 slices (Bacon Lover’s BLT amount) | 225 | 15 g |
How bacon changes popular menu items
Adding two slices to an Angus burger adds 90 calories and 250 mg sodium in the official nutrition PDF. A standard bacon-and-egg sandwich uses three slices. A Bacon Lover’s BLT uses five slices, which explains why it costs and weighs more than the regular BLT.
How accurate is a per-strip estimate?
Bacon slices are not perfectly identical. Cooking loss, thickness and breakage can change the actual weight of a specific strip. Use 45 calories as a menu-planning average based on the published serving, not as a medical-grade measurement of the exact slice on a plate.
Bacon-strip FAQs
How many calories are in one strip?
About 45 calories based on the official three-slice and two-slice serving totals.
How many strips come in a regular side?
Three slices.
How many calories are in two strips?
The official burger add-on lists 90 calories.
How many calories are in five strips?
Using the published average, about 225 calories.
How much protein is in one strip?
The three-slice serving has 9 grams, so the average is about 3 grams per strip.
Is every strip exactly 45 calories?
No. It is an average derived from the official serving totals.
What is the regular side price?
The selected store listed three slices at $5.20.
Why is this separate from the bacon page?
This URL answers per-strip calorie and portion questions, while the main bacon page covers the side order, price and full serving nutrition.
Sources and verification notes
- Official 2026 Menu Nutritionals — Three-slice side and two-slice burger add-on
- Official selected-store menu — Regular side price
- Main bacon guide — Serving-level context