Bacon
Bacon contains 244 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from fat, with 25% 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 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 | 244 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 20 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat L | 8.4 g | 42% |
| Cholesterol L | 7.9 mg | 3% |
| Sodium L | 135 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1 g | 0.4% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 1 g | |
| Protein L | 15 g | 30% |
| Vitamin A L | 0.88 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.034 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.034 mg | 0.2% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.045 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.019 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.088 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.043 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.087 µg | 4% |
| Calcium L | 0.88 mg | 0.1% |
| Iron L | 0.076 mg | 0.4% |
| Magnesium L | 2.5 mg | 0.6% |
| Phosphorus L | 31 mg | 2% |
| Potassium L | 39.9 mg | 0.8% |
| Zinc L | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Copper L | 0.008 mg | 0.9% |
| Manganese L | 0.002 mg | 0.1% |
| Selenium L | 4.1 µg | 7% |
% 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 25%
- Carbohydrates 2%
- Fat 74%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein15 gbelow the median for meat (median 17.2 g)
- Fat20 gin the top quarter of meat (median 8.6 g)
- Saturated fat8.4 gin the top quarter of meat (median 3.1 g)
- Sodium135 mgbelow the median for meat (median 394 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Passias
- Barcode
- 0241071002245
- Category
- Meat
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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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 244 kcal.
Is Bacon high in protein?
Bacon contains 15 g of protein per 100 g (30% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 25% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is below the median (median 17.2 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 20 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.4 g is saturated (42% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Bacon?
100 g contains 135 mg of sodium, 6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 3, 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 0241071002245. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 3, 2025. Imported November 12, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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