Price, calories, and what is inside
Starbucks Bacon, Gouda and Egg Sandwich: Calories and Price
What is inside the Bacon Gouda, how it compares with every other Starbucks breakfast sandwich, from the 260-calorie Turkey Bacon to the 500-calorie Double-Smoked Bacon, and how to make it at home.
Quick answer. The Starbucks Bacon, Gouda & Egg Sandwich is applewood-smoked bacon, a Parmesan cage-free egg frittata and melted aged Gouda on an artisan roll. It has 360 calories and 18 g of protein and costs about $5.60. It sits in the middle of Starbucks’ six breakfast sandwiches: lighter than the Double-Smoked Bacon (500 calories) and Sausage, Cheddar & Egg (480), but heavier than the Turkey Bacon, Cheddar & Egg White (260).
- Calories: 360
- Protein: 18 g
- Average US price: $5.60
Checked October 2026. Prices are average US prices and vary by store.
Inside the Bacon Gouda, Layer by Layer
| Layer | What Starbucks uses |
|---|---|
| Bread | Artisan roll made with wheat flour, semolina and a sour culture, so it is chewy with a light sourdough tang |
| Egg | A frittata patty of whole cage-free eggs, nonfat milk, Monterey Jack and Parmesan |
| Cheese | Aged Gouda, a mild, nutty Dutch cheese that melts smoothly |
| Bacon | Applewood-smoked bacon |
Taste: smoky and salty from the bacon, creamy from the Gouda, with a fluffy, cheesy egg and a roll that stays chewy after warming. It is the most balanced sandwich on the menu: not the lightest and not the heaviest, with plenty of flavor.
Bacon Gouda Nutrition
| Per sandwich (120 g) | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 360 | — |
| Total fat | 18 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 6 g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 155 mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 710 mg | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 35 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 3% |
| Sugars | 2 g | — |
| Protein | 18 g | — |
Nearly half of its calories come from fat, and one sandwich has about a third of a day’s sodium. For a lighter option with similar protein, see the Turkey Bacon sandwich below.
Every Starbucks Breakfast Sandwich, Ranked
All six breakfast sandwiches on the US Starbucks menu in October 2026, from lightest to heaviest:
| Sandwich | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sodium | Price | Bread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Bacon, Cheddar & Egg White | 260 | 17 g | 9 g | 600 mg | $5.09 | Wheat English muffin |
| Bacon, Gouda & Egg | 360 | 18 g | 18 g | 710 mg | $5.60 | Artisan roll |
| Egg, Pesto & Mozzarella | 390 | 21 g | 16 g | 790 mg | $5.60 | Cheddar and onion bun |
| Impossible Breakfast Sandwich | 420 | 21 g | 22 g | 800 mg | $6.19 | Sesame ciabatta bun |
| Sausage, Cheddar & Egg | 480 | 18 g | 29 g | 890 mg | $5.09 | English muffin |
| Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg | 500 | 21 g | 27 g | 960 mg | Check app | Croissant bun |
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Turkey Bacon & Egg White | 260 cal · 17 g protein |
Which breakfast sandwich fits
- For flavor: Bacon, Gouda & Egg, at a moderate 360 calories.
- Fewest calories: Turkey Bacon, Cheddar & Egg White (260 calories, 3.5 g saturated fat).
- Most protein: a three-way tie at 21 g between the Double-Smoked Bacon, Egg, Pesto & Mozzarella and Impossible sandwiches.
- Meat-free: Egg, Pesto & Mozzarella, or the Impossible sandwich with plant-based sausage.
- Cheapest: Turkey Bacon or Sausage, Cheddar & Egg at about $5.09.
Double-Smoked Bacon vs. Bacon Gouda
The Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich is Starbucks’ premium bacon sandwich: bacon smoked for six hours over hickory wood chips, a cage-free fried egg and sharp Cheddar on a croissant bun. It has 500 calories, 27 g of fat, 13 g of saturated fat, 960 mg of sodium and 21 g of protein, so it is about 140 calories heavier than the Bacon Gouda for 3 more grams of protein. Choose it if you want a buttery croissant and a smokier, thicker bacon; choose the Bacon Gouda for a lighter, cheesier sandwich.
Turkey Bacon Sandwich Nutrition
Many people still search for it as the reduced-fat turkey bacon sandwich. Today it is the Turkey Bacon, Cheddar & Egg White Sandwich: cage-free egg whites, cherrywood-smoked turkey bacon and sharp white Cheddar on a wheat English muffin. It has 260 calories, 9 g of fat, 30 g of carbohydrates, 600 mg of sodium and 17 g of protein, the lightest breakfast sandwich at Starbucks.
Sausage, Egg and Cheese at Starbucks
The Sausage, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich pairs a sausage patty with eggs and aged Cheddar on an English muffin. It has 480 calories, 29 g of fat and 18 g of protein, the same protein as the Bacon Gouda for 120 more calories.
How to make Starbucks Bacon Gouda Sandwich
The secret is the egg: Starbucks uses a baked frittata patty with milk and cheese, not a fried egg. Baking it in a square pan gives you four even patties at once, perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
- For the frittata egg patties:
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ cup (60 ml) nonfat or 2% milk
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ⅓ cup (1 ¼ oz) shredded Monterey Jack
- 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan
- ¼ teaspoon salt and a pinch of black pepper
- For the sandwiches:
- 8 slices thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon
- 4 slices aged Gouda (about 3 oz)
- 4 ciabatta or sourdough rolls, split
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
Instructions
- Bake the bacon. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lay the bacon on a foil-lined sheet pan and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until crisp. Drain on paper towels and lower the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the frittata. Whisk the cornstarch into the milk until smooth, then whisk in the eggs, salt and pepper. Stir in the Monterey Jack and Parmesan.
- Bake the egg patties. Pour the mixture into a greased 8×8-inch baking pan. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes at 350°F, until the center is just set. Cool for 2 minutes and cut into 4 squares.
- Melt the Gouda. Lay a slice of Gouda on each hot egg square and return the pan to the oven for 1 minute.
- Toast the rolls. Brush the cut sides of the rolls with butter or oil and toast them face-down in a skillet over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Assemble. Place an egg patty with Gouda on each bottom roll, add 2 slices of bacon, cover with the top roll and serve warm.
Tips
- Do not overbake the eggs. Pull the pan when the center no longer jiggles; it keeps cooking as it cools.
- Use a ciabatta or sourdough roll for the same chewy, tangy bite as Starbucks’ artisan roll. A ciabatta breakfast sandwich holds up well to reheating.
- Buy aged or smoked Gouda for a deeper, nuttier flavor than young Gouda.
- Cut the bacon in half so it covers the whole roll.
Substitutions
| Instead of | Use |
|---|---|
| Gouda | Smoked Gouda, Havarti or white Cheddar |
| Applewood bacon | Turkey bacon or Canadian bacon |
| Whole eggs | Egg whites for a lighter patty (about 1 ½ cups) |
| Ciabatta roll | English muffin, croissant or brioche bun |
Make-ahead and storage
Assemble the sandwiches without toasting the rolls, wrap each one tightly in plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. To reheat, unwrap, wrap in a paper towel and microwave for 60 to 90 seconds (2 to 3 minutes from frozen), then crisp in a 350°F toaster oven for 3 minutes.
Watch: Starbucks Bacon Gouda at home
Ordering Tips
- Breakfast is served all day at Starbucks, while supplies last.
- Pair it lighter: a Bacon Gouda with a Grande black Pike Place Roast is 365 calories in total.
- Add avocado: the Starbucks Avocado Spread (90 calories) works well on the artisan roll.
- Order ahead in the app during the morning rush; warmed sandwiches take a few minutes.
Compare these sandwiches with egg bites, oatmeal and wraps on the full Starbucks breakfast menu, or see the sandwich and its price on the Starbucks menu.
Starbucks Bacon Gouda FAQs
How many calories are in the Starbucks Bacon, Gouda & Egg Sandwich?
360 calories, with 18 g of fat, 35 g of carbohydrates, 2 g of sugar and 18 g of protein in one 120 g sandwich, according to Starbucks.
How much is the Bacon Gouda sandwich at Starbucks?
About $5.60 at average US prices. Starbucks breakfast sandwiches range from about $5.09 to $6.19, and prices vary by store.
Does Starbucks use real eggs?
Yes. The Bacon, Gouda & Egg Sandwich uses a frittata patty made with whole cage-free eggs, nonfat milk, Monterey Jack and Parmesan. Other sandwiches use a cage-free fried egg, scrambled eggs or egg whites.
What bread is the Bacon Gouda sandwich on?
An artisan roll made with wheat flour, semolina and a sour culture, which gives it a slightly tangy, chewy bite.
Which Starbucks breakfast sandwich has the fewest calories?
The Turkey Bacon, Cheddar & Egg White Sandwich, with 260 calories and 17 g of protein.
Does Starbucks have a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich?
Not by that name. The Bacon, Gouda & Egg Sandwich and the Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich are both bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches.
Does Starbucks serve breakfast all day?
Yes. Breakfast sandwiches are on the menu all day, while supplies last at each store.
Nutrition, ingredients and descriptions are from starbucks.com (checked October 2026). The homemade recipe is our own home version, not an official Starbucks recipe. Prices are average US prices and vary by store. starbukmenu.com is not affiliated with Starbucks Corporation.
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