Bacon
Bacon contains 278 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 8 serving size, 50 g (50 g) provides about 139 kcal.
Roughly 78 % of its calories come from fat, with 18 % from protein and 4 % 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
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 278 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 24,4 g | 31 % |
| Saturated fat L | 9 g | 45 % |
| Sodium L | 990 mg | 43 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 2,6 g | 0,9 % |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 1,4 g | |
| Protein L | 12,6 g | 25 % |
% 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 18 %
- Carbohydrates 4 %
- Fat 78 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein12,6 gbelow the median for kød (median 17,6 g)
- Sugars1,4 gabove the median for kød (median 1 g)
- Fat24,4 gin the top quarter of kød (median 8,6 g)
- Saturated fat9 gin the top quarter of kød (median 3,1 g)
- Sodium990 mgin the top quarter of kød (median 380 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4,5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| manuka smoked streaky bacon Hellers | 278 | 12,6 g | 2,6 g | 24,4 g |
| Manuka Smoked Streaky Bacon Hellers | 278 | 12,6 g | 2,6 g | 24,4 g |
| Beef Jerky Original Jack Link's | 278 | 38,9 g | 22,2 g | 5,6 g |
| Wood Fired Bacon Leadbetters | 278 | 16,7 g | 1,9 g | 24,1 g |
| Beef Tender Bites Original Jack Link's | 278 | 33,3 g | 27,8 g | 2,8 g |
| Mild Italian Sausage Great Value | 278 | 13,3 g | 1,1 g | 24,4 g |
| Pork Tender Bites Barbecue Jack Link's | 278 | 22,2 g | 33,3 g | 5,6 g |
| Hot Italian Sausage Links HEB | 278 | 15,7 g | 0,93 g | 23,1 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 278 kcal. Serving, 8 serving size, 50 g (50 g): about 139 kcal.
Is Bacon high in protein?
Bacon contains 12,6 g of protein per 100 g (25 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6,3 g in serving, 8 serving size, 50 g (50 g). About 18 % 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 2,6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1,4 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 24,4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9 g is saturated (45 % of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Bacon?
100 g contains 990 mg of sodium, 43 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 15. juni 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 5415418002426. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 15. juni 2026. Imported 6. november 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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