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The Baconator was introduced in April 2007 as part of a "back to basics" reorganization by Wendy's new CEO Kerrii Anderson. [3] The addition of the product was part of a push to add menu items that appeal to the 18- to 34-year-old demographic and expand late-night sales.
Included for each food is its weight in grams, its calories, and (also in grams,) the amount of protein, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, fat, and saturated fat. [1] As foods vary by brands and stores, the figures should only be considered estimates, with more exact figures often included on product labels.
One teaspoon (4 g or 0.14 oz) of bacon grease has 38 calories (40 kJ/g). [52] It is composed almost completely of fat, with very little additional nutritional value. Bacon fat is roughly 40% saturated. [52] Despite the likely health risks of excessive bacon grease consumption, it remains popular in the cuisine of the American South. [53]
A savory bacon cake is like a potato cake, and can be made with potatoes or other root vegetables such as parsnips. [2] [3] An 1830 cookbook offers a simple recipe consisting of cooked bacon, flour, salt, and water. [4] Estonian pekikook is a bacon cake not unlike a quiche, [5] made with eggs and a small amount of flour. [6]
The largest size packs an incredible 1,720 calories, with 118 grams of fat and 128 grams of sugar. It also boasts 55 grams of saturated fat, which is 275% of the recommended daily value.
Typically, streaky bacon is used to make chocolate-covered bacon, although other cuts may be used. It is first cooked and then immersed in melted chocolate; toppings (if any) are added, and the dish is allowed to cool. [3] A variation is to dip the bacon in melted chocolate for a partial coating, leaving some of the bacon showing.
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Nutritionist Theresa Albert compared 100-gram (3.5 oz) samples (about 4 slices of side bacon or turkey bacon, and 2 thick slices of peameal bacon): [1] turkey bacon: 382 calories, 2,285 mg of sodium, 3.1 g of carbohydrates and 28 g of fat; side bacon: 541 calories, 1,717 mg of sodium, 1.4 g of carbohydrates and 42 g of fat