Bacon, Egg, and Cheese in a Mug⏱ 6 min total

Bacon, Egg, and Cheese in a Mug

Per 1 serving · 112 g · 6 ingredients

Calories
284
14%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    16g
    23% of calories
  • Carbs
    1.1g
    2% of calories
  • Fat
    24g
    75% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Keto-friendly
  • ✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of Bacon, Egg, and Cheese in a Mug (112 g) has 284 calories, with 16 g of protein, 1.1 g of carbohydrates and 24 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (75% of calories). It is high in protein (33% DV), Vitamin A (26% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (27% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 30%, 62% and 89% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
254cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
5.8g
Net carbs
1g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.1g
0.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein33%
  • Vitamin A26%
  • Riboflavin (B2)27%
  • Vitamin B1235%
  • Pantothenic acid21%
  • Choline34%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin D11%
  • Thiamine19%
  • Niacin11%
  • Vitamin B617%
  • Calcium13%
  • Iron16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium30%
  • Saturated fat62%
  • Cholesterol89%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 1 min
  1. 1

    Grease a 12-ounce mug with butter or cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Chop the Canadian bacon into small pieces and brown a little bit over medium heat in a nonstick pan. Set aside.

  3. 3

    In the prepared mug, whisk together the egg, melted butter, and salt until well combined.

  4. 4

    Add the chopped bacon, chives, and shredded cheese to the egg mixture. Stir to combine.

  5. 5

    Microwave on high power for 60-90 seconds, or until the egg is cooked through. Cooking time may vary depending on your microwave.

  6. 6

    Let cool for a minute before serving. Garnish with additional chives, if desired.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (112 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A230 μg
26%
Vitamin C2 mg
2%
Vitamin D2 μg
11%
Vitamin E1 mg
8%
Vitamin K8 μg
7%
Thiamine0.2 mg
19%
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg
27%
Niacin2 mg
11%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
17%
Folate (B9)34 μg
9%
Vitamin B121 μg
35%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
21%
Choline189 mg
34%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium135 mg
13%
Iron1 mg
16%
Potassium194 mg
4%
Magnesium17 mg
4%
Phosphorus253 mg
36%
Zinc2 mg
15%
Copper0.1 mg
7%
Manganese0 mg
1%
Selenium27 μg
50%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene113 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride6 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.2 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.5 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.4 g—
Monounsaturated fats7 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol221 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 61 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D32 μg—

Burning 284 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 54min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 34min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 24min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 40min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Bacon, Egg, and Cheese in a Mug?

One serving of Bacon, Egg, and Cheese in a Mug (1 serving) has 284 calories, which works out to 254 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Bacon, Egg, and Cheese in a Mug high in protein?

It provides a solid 16 g of protein per serving (33% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 23% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Bacon, Egg, and Cheese in a Mug keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 1 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 2% of calories.

How much sodium is in Bacon, Egg, and Cheese in a Mug?

697 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Bacon, Egg, and Cheese in a Mug?

0.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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