Bacon
Bacon contains 123 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from protein, with 23% from fat and 5% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in meat 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 | 123 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 3.1 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat L | 1.2 g | 6% |
| Sodium L | 1,259 mg | 55% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1.5 g | 0.5% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein L | 22.2 g | 44% |
% 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 72%
- Carbohydrates 5%
- Fat 23%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein22.2 gin the top quarter of meat (median 17.2 g)
- Fiber0.5 gabove the median for meat (median 0.046 g)
- Fat3.1 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 8.6 g)
- Saturated fat1.2 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 3.1 g)
- Sodium1,259 mgin the top quarter of meat (median 394 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal18 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 123 kcal.
Is Bacon high in protein?
Bacon contains 22.2 g of protein per 100 g (44% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 72% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is among the highest quarter (median 17.2 g).
How many carbs are in Bacon?
Bacon has 1.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Bacon?
Bacon contains 3.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.2 g is saturated (6% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Bacon?
100 g contains 1,259 mg of sodium, 55% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated February 27, 2025. FoodFactly last checked it on November 12, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 2348590803006. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 27, 2025. Imported November 12, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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