Bacon
Bacon contains 181 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 150.0 g (150 g) provides about 271 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from fat, with 26% from protein and 0.7% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in meat on FoodFactly, where the median is 291 kcal per 100 g across 446 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 | 181 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 14.7 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat L | 4.9 g | 24% |
| Sodium | not reported | |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0.33 g | 0.1% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein L | 11.6 g | 23% |
% 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 0.7%
- Fat 74%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein11.6 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 18 g)
- Fat14.7 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 24.6 g)
- Saturated fat4.9 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 9 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon Rashers Tesco | 181 | 20.6 g | 2.7 g | 9.7 g |
| Middle Bacon pams | 181 | 18.2 g | 2.6 g | 11 g |
| Reepjes Bacon Jumbo | 181 | 18 g | 0.2 g | 12 g |
| 6 unsmoked back bacon rashers thick cut Tesco | 180 | 16.2 g | 0.4 g | 12.6 g |
| Bacon Greenfield | 180 | 7 g | 3 g | 15 g |
| Lean diced smoken bacon Sainsbury's | 182 | 27.5 g | 1.2 g | 7.3 g |
| Unsmoked Cured Outdoor Bred British Bacon Rashers Sainsbury's | 182 | 21.2 g | 0.82 g | 10.3 g |
| Guiness Bacon Guiness | 182 | 16.4 g | 4.4 g | 11.1 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 181 kcal. Serving, 150.0 g (150 g): about 271 kcal.
Is Bacon high in protein?
Bacon contains 11.6 g of protein per 100 g (23% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 17.4 g in serving, 150.0 g (150 g). About 26% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is in the lowest quarter (median 18 g).
How many carbs are in Bacon?
Bacon has 0.33 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Bacon?
Bacon contains 14.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.9 g is saturated (24% of the Daily Value).
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated June 13, 2025. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 5941571015008. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated June 13, 2025. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 75/100 (how it is calculated).
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