Bacon
Bacon contains 290 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 78% of its calories come from fat, with 21% from protein and 1% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for meat on FoodFactly (293 kcal per 100 g).
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 | 290 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 25 g | 32% |
| Saturated fat L | 10 g | 50% |
| Sodium L | 2,200 mg | 96% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1 g | 0.4% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars L | 0.9 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 1%
- 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 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 17 g)
- Fiber0.5 gin the top quarter of meat (median 0 g)
- Sugars0.9 gabove the median for meat (median 0.5 g)
- Saturated fat10 gabove the median for meat (median 9 g)
- Sodium2,200 mgin the top quarter of meat (median 1,040 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Bacon ahumado Eroski | 291 | 15 g | 1.5 g | 25 g |
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| Taco de bacon Delicalo Delicato | 291 | 15 g | 1.5 g | 25 g |
| Bacon Ahumado Consum | 291 | 15 g | 1.5 g | 25 g |
| Bacó cuit fumat Bonpreu | 291 | 15 g | 1.5 g | 25 g |
| Bacon Cocido Hiper Dino | 291 | 15 g | 1.5 g | 25 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 290 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 meat, that is in the lowest quarter (median 17 g).
How many carbs are in Bacon?
Bacon has 1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 0.9 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 10 g is saturated (50% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Bacon?
100 g contains 2,200 mg of sodium, 96% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated September 21, 2026. 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 4056489627869. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated September 21, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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