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 carne 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 carne (median 18 g)
- Sugars0,1 gbelow the median for carne (median 0,5 g)
- Fat14,5 gin the lowest quarter of carne (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 carne, 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 16 de julio de 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on 8 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 8718452818440. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 16 de julio de 2024. Imported 8 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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