Bacon
Bacon contains 191 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 100 g (100 g) provides about 191 kcal.
Roughly 68% of its calories come from fat, with 31% from protein and 0.2% 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 | 191 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 14.5 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium | not reported | |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0.1 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 31%
- Carbohydrates 0.2%
- Fat 68%
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 18 g)
- Sugars0.1 gbelow the median for meat (median 0.5 g)
- Fat14.5 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 24.6 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsmoked thick bacon Asda | 191 | 17.4 g | 0.5 g | 13.2 g |
| Cooking bacon Woodside farms | 191 | 16.8 g | 0 g | 13.8 g |
| Shoulder Bacon BEEHIVE | 191 | 16 g | 0.4 g | 14.2 g |
| Bacon Sicarze | 190 | 24 g | 3.3 g | 8.4 g |
| Hellers Diced Bacon Toppings 1kg Hellers | 193 | 11.3 g | 10.4 g | 11.9 g |
| Smoked rindless back bacon rashers Sainsbury's | 193 | 13 g | 0.83 g | 12.2 g |
| Wiltshire cured unsmoked back bacon Trader Joe's | 188 | 18.1 g | 0.3 g | 12.7 g |
| BIRCHWOOD UNSMOKED BACK BACON 10 RASHERS 344k Two Birchwood | 188 | 16.8 g | 1.9 g | 12.7 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 191 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 100 g (100 g): about 191 kcal.
Is Bacon high in protein?
Bacon contains 15 g of protein per 100 g (30% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15 g in serving, 1 portion, 100 g (100 g). About 31% 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 0.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.1 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 14.5 g of fat per 100 g.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated July 16, 2024. 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 8718452818440. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated July 16, 2024. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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