Bacon
Bacon contains 187 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 100 g (100 g) provides about 187 kcal.
Roughly 59 % of its calories come from fat, with 40 % from protein and 1 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for kød on FoodFactly (200 kcal per 100 g).
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 187 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 12 g | 15 % |
| Saturated fat L | 5 g | 25 % |
| Sodium L | 1.259 mg | 55 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0,5 g | 0,2 % |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 0,2 g | |
| Protein L | 18,5 g | 37 % |
% 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 40 %
- Carbohydrates 1 %
- Fat 59 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein18,5 gabove the median for kød (median 17,6 g)
- Sugars0,2 gbelow the median for kød (median 1 g)
- Fat12 gabove the median for kød (median 8,6 g)
- Saturated fat5 gabove the median for kød (median 3,1 g)
- Sodium1.259 mgin the top quarter of kød (median 380 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9,9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streaky Bacon Work | 187 | 18,5 g | 0,5 g | 12 g |
| Smoked Back Bacon Brooke Bacon | 187 | 18,5 g | 0,5 g | 12 g |
| Back Bacon Oakhurst | 187 | 13,9 g | 1,3 g | 13,9 g |
| Corned Beef Aguila Gourmet Meats | 187 | 20 g | 3,6 g | 10,9 g |
| 100% Grass Fed Organic Beef Ribeye American Farmers Network | 187 | 19,4 g | 1,8 g | 11,3 g |
| Beef Ribeye Organic Sprouts | 187 | 19,4 g | 0 g | 11,3 g |
| Baconpostej Slagtermester Andersen | 187 | 11 g | 8 g | 12 g |
| British Salt Beef Waitrose | 187 | 25,1 g | 0,6 g | 9,3 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 187 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 100 g (100 g): about 187 kcal.
Is Bacon high in protein?
Bacon contains 18,5 g of protein per 100 g (37 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 18,5 g in serving, 1 portion, 100 g (100 g). About 40 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other kød, that is above the median (median 17,6 g).
How many carbs are in Bacon?
Bacon has 0,5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0,2 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 12 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5 g is saturated (25 % of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Bacon?
100 g contains 1.259 mg of sodium, 55 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 27. marts 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 5060486860302. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 27. marts 2026. Imported 6. november 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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