Bacon
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Bacon contains 185 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 20 g (20 g) provides about 37 kcal.
Roughly 73% of its calories come from fat, with 26% from protein and 0.8% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in meat 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 | 185 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 21 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat L | 8 g | 40% |
| Sodium L | 880 mg | 38% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0.5 g | 0.2% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 0.5 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 17 g | 34% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 0 µg | 0% |
% 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 26%
- Carbohydrates 0.8%
- Fat 73%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein17 gbelow the median for meat (median 18 g)
- Fat21 gbelow the median for meat (median 24.6 g)
- Saturated fat8 gbelow the median for meat (median 9 g)
- Sodium880 mgbelow the median for meat (median 1,054 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Other components (1)
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
|---|
Product details
Ingredients
INGREDIENSER Griskött* 95%, salt, antioxidations - medel (E301, E331), glukossirap, konserveringsmedel (E250). Bokspånsrökt. *Fött, uppfött och slaktat i Sverige.
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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|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 185 kcal. Serving, 20 g (20 g): about 37 kcal.
Is Bacon high in protein?
Bacon contains 17 g of protein per 100 g (34% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.4 g in serving, 20 g (20 g). About 26% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is below the median (median 18 g).
How many carbs are in Bacon?
Bacon has 0.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 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 21 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8 g is saturated (40% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Bacon?
100 g contains 880 mg of sodium, 38% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated November 1, 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 7318690177814. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated November 1, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 70/100 (how it is calculated).
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