Bacon
Bacon contains 297 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 75 % of its calories come from fat, with 24 % from protein and 0,7 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in kød on FoodFactly, where the median is 246 kcal per 100 g across 55 products.
100 g provides 56 % of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 41 % of the Daily Value for selen and 35 % of the Daily Value for phosphor.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 297 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 25 g | 32 % |
| Saturated fat L | 9 g | 45 % |
| Cholesterol L | 93 mg | 31 % |
| Sodium L | 1.120 mg | 49 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0,5 g | 0,2 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars L | 0,5 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0,49 g | 1 % |
| Protein L | 18 g | 36 % |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin D L | 0,22 µg | 1 % |
| Vitamin E L | 0,11 mg | 0,8 % |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0,67 mg | 56 % |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0,17 mg | 13 % |
| Niacin (B3) L | 5,3 mg | 33 % |
| Pantothensyre (B5) L | 0,68 mg | 14 % |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0,4 mg | 23 % |
| Folat (B9) L | 1,9 µg | 0,5 % |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0,42 µg | 18 % |
| Calcium L | 8 mg | 0,6 % |
| Jern L | 0,6 mg | 3 % |
| Magnesium L | 21,5 mg | 5 % |
| Phosphor L | 435 mg | 35 % |
| Kalium L | 334 mg | 7 % |
| Zink L | 2,1 mg | 19 % |
| Kobber L | 0,12 mg | 13 % |
| Mangan L | 0,017 mg | 0,7 % |
| Selen L | 22,8 µg | 41 % |
| Jod L | 49,3 µg | 33 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 24 %
- Carbohydrates 0,7 %
- Fat 75 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein18 gbelow the median for kød (median 21,5 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of kød (median 0,5 g)
- Fat25 gin the top quarter of kød (median 16 g)
- Saturated fat9 gin the top quarter of kød (median 5,9 g)
- Sodium1.120 mgabove the median for kød (median 1.104 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6,1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water68,1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Stivelse L | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Betacaroten L | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Vand L | 68,1 g |
|---|---|
| Alkohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Aldi
- Barcode
- 4061458013789
- Quantity
- 100g
- Category
- Baconrashere
- Packaging
- Plastic
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Schweinebauch', Speisesalz, Traubenzucker, Antioxidationsmittel: Natriumascorbat, Konservierungsstoff: Natriumnitrit, Reifekulturen, Buchenholzrauch. Kann Spuren von Senf und Sellerie enthalten.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Salt
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Best Dry Cured Bacon Morrisons | 298 | 30,7 g | 1,2 g | 18,8 g |
| Ayrshire Middle Bacon Robertson's | 300 | 28,1 g | 0,6 g | 20,6 g |
| Smoked 8 Back Bacon Rashers Sainsbury's | 292 | 27,3 g | 1 g | 19,7 g |
| Smoked Back Bacon Rashers Sainsbury's | 292 | 27,2 g | 1 g | 19,7 g |
| Dry cured unsmoked streaky bacon Specially Selected | 303 | 17,5 g | 2,4 g | 24,5 g |
| Unsmoked bacon Morrisons | 290 | 25,2 g | 0,2 g | 20,8 g |
| Tiritas Bacon Hacendado | 289 | 15 g | 1 g | 25 g |
| Outdoor bred unsmoked streaky bacon Marks & Spencers | 306 | 13 g | 0,4 g | 28 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Bacon?
100 g of Bacon has 297 kcal.
Is Bacon high in protein?
Bacon contains 18 g of protein per 100 g (36 % of the 50 g Daily Value). About 24 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other kød, that is below the median (median 21,5 g).
How many carbs are in Bacon?
Bacon has 0,5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0,5 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Bacon?
Bacon contains 25 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9 g is saturated (45 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Bacon contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (56 % DV), selen (41 % DV), phosphor (35 % DV), Niacin (B3) (33 % DV) and jod (33 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Bacon?
100 g contains 1.120 mg of sodium, 49 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 25. august 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. november 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 4061458013789. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 25. august 2026. Imported 6. november 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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