Bacon
Bacon contains 287 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 78 % of its calories come from fat, with 21 % 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 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 | 287 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 25 g | 32 % |
| Saturated fat L | 8,8 g | 44 % |
| Sodium L | 2,5 mg | 0,1 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0,6 g | 0,2 % |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 0,6 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 21 %
- Carbohydrates 0,8 %
- 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
- Protein15 gbelow the median for kød (median 17,6 g)
- Sugars0,6 gbelow the median for kød (median 1 g)
- Fat25 gin the top quarter of kød (median 8,6 g)
- Saturated fat8,8 gin the top quarter of kød (median 3,1 g)
- Sodium2,5 mgin the lowest quarter of kød (median 380 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5,2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Bred Smoked Streaky Bacon Aldi Specially Selected Aldi | 287 | 25,1 g | 1 g | 20,1 g |
| Baconstreifen KÜPER | 287 | 15 g | 0,6 g | 25 g |
| Empanadilla de pollo y champiñon Consum | 287 | 7 g | 29 g | 16 g |
| Butcher's choice smoked back bacon rashers Tesco | 287 | 23,2 g | 0 g | 21,3 g |
| Hot & Spicy Irish Pork Belly Strips Lidl | 287 | 16 g | 3 g | 23,4 g |
| Meat Feast Calzone Iceland | 287 | 13,9 g | 33,4 g | 10,5 g |
| BBQ Pork Belly Slices Sainsbury’s | 287 | 23,7 g | 7,2 g | 18,1 g |
| Beef Caramelised Onion And Pepper Sausage Ritchies | 287 | 19,4 g | 5,3 g | 19,9 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 287 kcal.
Is Bacon high in protein?
Bacon contains 15 g of protein per 100 g (30 % of the 50 g Daily Value). About 21 % 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 0,6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0,6 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 25 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8,8 g is saturated (44 % of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Bacon?
100 g contains 2,5 mg of sodium, 0,1 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 3. april 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 4007882810709. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 3. april 2026. Imported 7. november 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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