Bacon
Bacon contains 283 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 bacon rashers, 42 g (42 g) provides about 119 kcal.
Roughly 75% of its calories come from fat, with 22% from protein and 3% 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
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 283 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 23.6 g | 30% |
| Saturated fat L | 8.6 g | 43% |
| Sodium L | 983 mg | 43% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 2.1 g | 0.8% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0.48 g | 2% |
| Total sugars L | 0.24 g | |
| Protein L | 15.2 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 22%
- Carbohydrates 3%
- Fat 75%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein15.2 gbelow the median for meat (median 17.6 g)
- Fiber0.48 gabove the median for meat (median 0 g)
- Sugars0.24 gbelow the median for meat (median 1 g)
- Fat23.6 gin the top quarter of meat (median 8.6 g)
- Saturated fat8.6 gin the top quarter of meat (median 3.1 g)
- Sodium983 mgin the top quarter of meat (median 380 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Style Meatballs Irresistibles | 283 | 16.5 g | 4.7 g | 21.2 g |
| Beef Jerky 온작 | 283 | 43.3 g | 20 g | 4 g |
| Meatballs M&M Meats | 283 | 13.3 g | 3.3 g | 23.3 g |
| Angus Beef Meatballs Compliments | 283 | 15 g | 3.3 g | 23.3 g |
| Fully Cooked Breakfast Sausage Rounds Greenfield Natural Meat Co. | 283 | 15 g | 1.7 g | 25 g |
| Homestyle Meatballs Irresistibles | 283 | 16.7 g | 3.3 g | 21.7 g |
| Italian Style Meatballs Carando | 283 | 16.8 g | 1.8 g | 23 g |
| Homestyle Mini Meatballs Carando | 283 | 15.9 g | 2.7 g | 23 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 283 kcal. Serving, 2 bacon rashers, 42 g (42 g): about 119 kcal.
Is Bacon high in protein?
Bacon contains 15.2 g of protein per 100 g (30% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6.4 g in serving, 2 bacon rashers, 42 g (42 g). About 22% 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 2.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.48 g of fiber and 0.24 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 23.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.6 g is saturated (43% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Bacon?
100 g contains 983 mg of sodium, 43% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated October 19, 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 5063942007556. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 19, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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