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 meat 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 meat (median 17.7 g)
- Fiber1.1 gabove the median for meat (median 0 g)
- Sugars0.5 gbelow the median for meat (median 1 g)
- Fat16 gabove the median for meat (median 8.6 g)
- Saturated fat6 gabove the median for meat (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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 thick pork sausages Richmond | 266 | 10 g | 13 g | 19 g |
| 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 |
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 meat, 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 July 23, 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 5063089103821. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated July 23, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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