Bacon
Packaged product Kød Essential Everyday
Bacon contains 462 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 fried slices, 15 g (15 g) provides about 69 kcal.
Roughly 87 % of its calories come from fat, with 13 % from protein and 0 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in kød on FoodFactly, where the median is 213 kcal per 100 g across 2.698 products.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 462 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 46,2 g | 59 % |
| Saturated fat L | 15,4 g | 77 % |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 115 mg | 38 % |
| Sodium L | 1.690 mg | 73 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 15,4 g | 31 % |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Calcium L | 8 mg | 0,6 % |
| Jern L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Kalium L | 308 mg | 7 % |
% 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 13 %
- Fat 87 %
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
- Protein15,4 gin the lowest quarter of kød (median 18 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of kød (median 1 g)
- Fat46,2 gin the top quarter of kød (median 12,5 g)
- Saturated fat15,4 gin the top quarter of kød (median 4,5 g)
- Sodium1.690 mgin the top quarter of kød (median 964 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3,3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Engangsmættet fedt L | 23,3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyumættet fedt L | 6,7 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| D-vitamin (D2 + D3), internationale enheder L | 0 IU |
|---|
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 600 kcal | 462 kcal |
| Protein | 33,3 g | 15,4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 46,7 g | 46,2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1.800 mg | 1.690 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Essential Everyday
- Barcode
- 0041303014189
- Label serving
- 2 FRIED SLICES (15 g)
- Category
- Tilberedt kød
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Cured with: water, salt, sugar, maple flavor (natural and artificial [propylene glycol, flavor {contains corn syrup and caramel color}, water, maple syrup]), sodium phosphate, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Cut Bacon John Morrell & Co. | 462 | 30,8 g | 0 g | 34,6 g |
| Vermont Smoke And Cure, Apple Cider Brined,Cob And Maple Smoke Uncured Bacon Vermont Smoke & Cure Inc. | 462 | 30,8 g | 0 g | 34,6 g |
| Center Cut Coated With Coarse Black Pepper Bacon Kunzler & Co. Inc | 462 | 30,8 g | 7,7 g | 30,8 g |
| Vermont Smoke And Cure, Uncured Bacon Vermont Smoke & Cure Inc. | 462 | 30,8 g | 0 g | 34,6 g |
| Classic premium bacon Farmer John | 462 | 30,8 g | 0 g | 38,5 g |
| Compango asturiano Juntamar | 463 | 17,6 g | 2 g | 42,7 g |
| Gallo Salame, Italian Dry Salame Sara Lee Foods | 464 | 25 g | 3,6 g | 39,3 g |
| Sliced Uncured Pepperoni Wegmans | 464 | 21,4 g | 3,6 g | 39,3 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 462 kcal. Serving, 2 fried slices, 15 g (15 g): about 69 kcal.
Is Bacon high in protein?
Bacon contains 15,4 g of protein per 100 g (31 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2,3 g in serving, 2 fried slices, 15 g (15 g). About 13 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other kød, that is in the lowest quarter (median 18 g).
How many carbs are in Bacon?
Bacon has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Bacon?
Bacon contains 46,2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 15,4 g is saturated (77 % of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Bacon?
100 g contains 1.690 mg of sodium, 73 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 22. april 2020. 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
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2388304. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 26. oktober 2020. Imported 6. november 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0041303014189. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 22. april 2020. Imported 6. november 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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