Bacon
Bacon contains 259 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 100 g (100 g) provides about 259 kcal.
Roughly 73 % of its calories come from fat, with 26 % from protein and 0,8 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in kød on FoodFactly, where the median is 203 kcal per 100 g across 43.853 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 | 259 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 21 g | 27 % |
| Saturated fat L | 8 g | 40 % |
| Sodium L | 865 mg | 38 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0,5 g | 0,2 % |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 0,5 g | |
| Protein L | 17 g | 34 % |
% 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 26 %
- Carbohydrates 0,8 %
- 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
- Protein17 gbelow the median for kød (median 17,2 g)
- Sugars0,5 gbelow the median for kød (median 1 g)
- Fat21 gin the top quarter of kød (median 8,6 g)
- Saturated fat8 gin the top quarter of kød (median 3,1 g)
- Sodium865 mgin the top quarter of kød (median 394 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6,6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoked Ale Cured Beef The Yorkshire Smokehouse | 259 | 37 g | 0 g | 12 g |
| Seasoned Lamb Shoulder Rack Trader Joe’s | 259 | 16,1 g | 0,89 g | 20,5 g |
| Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder Asda | 259 | 24 g | 3 g | 17 g |
| Seasoned Lamb Shoulder Rack Trader Joe’s | 259 | 16,1 g | 0,89 g | 20,5 g |
| Natural MeatLoaf and Meatball Mix Catelli | 259 | 21,4 g | 0 g | 20,5 g |
| Woolworths meatballs Woolworths | 259 | 15,1 g | 4,4 g | 20,5 g |
| Original Meat Stick Iowa Smokehouse | 259 | 14,1 g | 2,4 g | 21,2 g |
| Lambs Liver Sainsbury's | 259 | 29,9 g | 2,8 g | 15,3 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 259 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 100 g (100 g): about 259 kcal.
Is Bacon high in protein?
Bacon contains 17 g of protein per 100 g (34 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 17 g in serving, 1 serving, 100 g (100 g). About 26 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other kød, that is below the median (median 17,2 g).
How many carbs are in Bacon?
Bacon has 0,5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 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 21 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8 g is saturated (40 % of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Bacon?
100 g contains 865 mg of sodium, 38 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 2. april 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 8. 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 7318690004004. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 2. april 2026. Imported 8. november 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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