Bacon
Bacon contains 311 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 82 % of its calories come from fat, with 18 % 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
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 | 311 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 29 g | 37 % |
| Saturated fat L | 11,4 g | 57 % |
| Sodium L | 1.200 mg | 52 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0,6 g | 0,2 % |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 0,4 g | |
| Protein L | 14 g | 28 % |
% 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 0,8 %
- Fat 82 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein14 gbelow the median for kød (median 17,2 g)
- Sugars0,4 gbelow the median for kød (median 1 g)
- Fat29 gin the top quarter of kød (median 8,6 g)
- Saturated fat11,4 gin the top quarter of kød (median 3,1 g)
- Sodium1.200 mgin the top quarter of kød (median 394 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4,5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 311 kcal.
Is Bacon high in protein?
Bacon contains 14 g of protein per 100 g (28 % of the 50 g Daily Value). About 18 % 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 0,6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0,4 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 29 g of fat per 100 g, of which 11,4 g is saturated (57 % of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Bacon?
100 g contains 1.200 mg of sodium, 52 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 27. juli 2023. 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 7024850026822. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 27. juli 2023. Imported 8. november 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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