Bacon
Bacon contains 226 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from fat, with 27% from protein and 2% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in meat 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 | 226 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 18 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat L | 8.3 g | 42% |
| Sodium L | 800 mg | 35% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1 g | 0.4% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 1 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 27%
- Carbohydrates 2%
- Fat 72%
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 meat (median 17.6 g)
- Fat18 gin the top quarter of meat (median 8.6 g)
- Saturated fat8.3 gin the top quarter of meat (median 3.1 g)
- Sodium800 mgabove the median for meat (median 380 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braised Beef Short Ribs Ruprecht | 226 | 16.7 g | 0 g | 17.9 g |
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| Chunky corned beef Marks & Spencer | 226 | 24.1 g | 0.7 g | 14.1 g |
| Braised Beef Short Ribs Ruprecht | 226 | 16.7 g | 0 g | 17.9 g |
| Meaty Leg Hock Coles | 226 | 21.9 g | 1 g | 15.3 g |
| Pork & Cabbage Steamies | 226 | 8.9 g | 21.4 g | 11.3 g |
| Rotisserie Style Shredded Pork Buddig Fix Quix | 226 | 28.6 g | 2.4 g | 10.7 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 226 kcal.
Is Bacon high in protein?
Bacon contains 15 g of protein per 100 g (30% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is below the median (median 17.6 g).
How many carbs are in Bacon?
Bacon has 1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 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 18 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.3 g is saturated (42% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Bacon?
100 g contains 800 mg of sodium, 35% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 27, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 8410060586802. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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