Bacon
Bacon contains 246 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 100 g (100 g) provides about 246 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from fat, with 24% from protein and 2% 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 | 246 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 20.4 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat L | 8.2 g | 41% |
| Sodium L | 1,000 mg | 43% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1.2 g | 0.4% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 15.1 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 24%
- Carbohydrates 2%
- Fat 74%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein15.1 gbelow the median for meat (median 18 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 0.5 g)
- Fat20.4 gbelow the median for meat (median 24.6 g)
- Saturated fat8.2 gbelow the median for meat (median 9 g)
- Sodium1,000 mgbelow the median for meat (median 1,054 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle bacon Dandy | 246 | 15.2 g | 2 g | 20.4 g |
| Bacon leverpostej Coop | 246 | 11 g | 5.4 g | 20 g |
| Smoked Bacon Lardons Tesco | 247 | 15.6 g | 0.3 g | 20.2 g |
| Streaky bacon Coburg | 245 | 14.4 g | 1.8 g | 20.6 g |
| Bacon semicocido ahumado Adarve | 248 | 15 g | 8.4 g | 17 g |
| Bacon sabor original lonchas sin gluten sin lactosa Elpozo | 248 | 15.5 g | 1.5 g | 20 g |
| Bacon Berg | 249 | 15.1 g | 1.2 g | 20.4 g |
| Asda 6 Unsmoked Back Bacon Rashers Asda | 249 | 25 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 246 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 100 g (100 g): about 246 kcal.
Is Bacon high in protein?
Bacon contains 15.1 g of protein per 100 g (30% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15.1 g in serving, 1 portion, 100 g (100 g). About 24% 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 1.2 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 20.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.2 g is saturated (41% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Bacon?
100 g contains 1,000 mg of sodium, 43% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated June 3, 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 9311594023162. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated June 3, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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