Bacon
Bacon contains 246 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 73 % of its calories come from fat, with 24 % from protein and 2 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in kød on FoodFactly, where the median is 200 kcal per 100 g across 40.984 products.
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 | 246 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 20 g | 26 % |
| Saturated fat L | 7 g | 35 % |
| Sodium L | 1.032 mg | 45 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1,5 g | 0,5 % |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 1 g | |
| Protein L | 15 g | 30 % |
% 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 2 %
- Fat 73 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein15 gbelow the median for kød (median 17,6 g)
- Fat20 gin the top quarter of kød (median 8,6 g)
- Saturated fat7 gin the top quarter of kød (median 3,1 g)
- Sodium1.032 mgin the top quarter of kød (median 380 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6,1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork Sausage Uncle Charley's | 246 | 15,8 g | 1,8 g | 19,3 g |
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| Sausage strip jalapeño Johnson I’ll | 246 | 14 g | 1,8 g | 19,3 g |
| Organic Rustic Italian Loaf Earth's Pride | 246 | 8,8 g | 50,9 g | 0 g |
| Hot Italian Sausage Weis | 246 | 15,8 g | 1,8 g | 19,3 g |
| British pork shoulder joint Ashfields | 246 | 17,7 g | 0,5 g | 19,2 g |
| The Meat Metropolis The Pizza Company | 246 | 12,9 g | 29,4 g | 8,2 g |
| Bacon Sausage Meat rissoles Schultes | 246 | 13,9 g | 14,7 g | 14,7 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 246 kcal.
Is Bacon high in protein?
Bacon contains 15 g of protein per 100 g (30 % of the 50 g Daily Value). About 24 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other kød, that is below the median (median 17,6 g).
How many carbs are in Bacon?
Bacon has 1,5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 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 20 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7 g is saturated (35 % of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Bacon?
100 g contains 1.032 mg of sodium, 45 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 28. marts 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 7. 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 8410843134763. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 28. marts 2026. Imported 7. november 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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