Bacon
Bacon contains 266 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 100.0 g (100 g) provides about 266 kcal.
Roughly 54% of its calories come from fat, with 45% from protein and 1% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in carne on FoodFactly, where the median is 202 kcal per 100 g across 39.064 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 | 266 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 16 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat L | 6 g | 30% |
| Sodium | not reported | |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1 g | 0,4% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1,1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars L | 0,5 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 30 g | 60% |
% 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 45%
- Carbohydrates 1%
- Fat 54%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein30 gin the top quarter of carne (median 17,7 g)
- Fiber1,1 gabove the median for carne (median 0 g)
- Sugars0,5 gbelow the median for carne (median 1 g)
- Fat16 gabove the median for carne (median 8,6 g)
- Saturated fat6 gabove the median for carne (median 3,2 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal11,3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Ingredients
Pork (88%), Water, Salt, Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite, Potassium Nitrate), Antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Salt
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parma Ham Waitrose | 266 | 28,8 g | 0,7 g | 16,4 g |
| Ham and Brie Croissant Etai’s | 266 | 14,7 g | 20,7 g | 13,6 g |
| Boneless pork ribs Sainsbury’s | 266 | 32,1 g | 0,6 g | 15 g |
| BBQ Pulled Beef Fast Fuel Meals | 266 | 22,7 g | 12,8 g | 13,4 g |
| Braai Lamb Skilpadjies Woolworths | 266 | 16 g | 38 g | 5 g |
| Pork Apple & Herb Stuffing Morrisons | 266 | 13,1 g | 10,4 g | 18,8 g |
| Smoked Back Bacon Rashers Asda | 266 | 30 g | 1 g | 16 g |
| Deep Pan Meat Feast Asda | 266 | 12 g | 35 g | 8 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 266 kcal. Serving, 100.0 g (100 g): about 266 kcal.
Is Bacon high in protein?
Bacon contains 30 g of protein per 100 g (60% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 30 g in serving, 100.0 g (100 g). About 45% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other carne, that is among the highest quarter (median 17,7 g).
How many carbs are in Bacon?
Bacon has 1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1,1 g of fiber and 0,5 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 16 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6 g is saturated (30% of the Daily Value).
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 23 de julio de 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 5063089103821. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 23 de julio de 2026. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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