Bacon
Bacon contains 277 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 140.0 g (140 g) provides about 388 kcal.
Roughly 81% of its calories come from fat, with 19% from protein and 0% 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
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 277 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 25 g | 32% |
| Saturated fat L | 11 g | 55% |
| Sodium L | 983 mg | 43% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 13 g | 26% |
% 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 19%
- Fat 81%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein13 gbelow the median for meat (median 17.2 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1 g)
- Fat25 gin the top quarter of meat (median 8.6 g)
- Saturated fat11 gin the top quarter of meat (median 3.1 g)
- Sodium983 mgin the top quarter of meat (median 394 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon & Bechamel Pizza Snack | 277 | 8.3 g | 28.3 g | 14.2 g |
| Kansas City Style BBQ Pork Spareribs Swift | 277 | 15.2 g | 1.8 g | 22.3 g |
| Pork Spare ribs Kroger | 277 | 15.2 g | 0 g | 23.2 g |
| British Lamb Loin Chops Waitrose Duchy Organic | 277 | 17.6 g | 0 g | 23 g |
| Pork Spareribs St Louis Style Safeway | 277 | 15.2 g | 0 g | 23.2 g |
| Mild Italian Sausage HEB | 277 | 15.2 g | 1.8 g | 23.2 g |
| St Louis Pork Sparerib, Rubbed Swift | 277 | 15.2 g | 1.8 g | 22.3 g |
| St Louis Style Pork Ribs Kroger | 277 | 15.2 g | 0 g | 23.2 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 277 kcal. Serving, 140.0 g (140 g): about 388 kcal.
Is Bacon high in protein?
Bacon contains 13 g of protein per 100 g (26% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 18.2 g in serving, 140.0 g (140 g). About 19% 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 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 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 25 g of fat per 100 g, of which 11 g is saturated (55% 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 April 2, 2026. 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 7340191124967. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 2, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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