Bacon
Packaged product Meat Smithfield
Bacon contains 269 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 5 slices, 57.5 g (57.5 g) provides about 155 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from fat, with 30% from protein and 1% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for meat on FoodFactly (291 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 53% of the Daily Value for selenium, 18% of the Daily Value for phosphorus and 16% of the Daily Value for zinc.
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 | 269 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 20.2 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat L | 6.9 g | 34% |
| Trans fat L | 0.063 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 56.9 mg | 19% |
| Sodium L | 968 mg | 42% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0.98 g | 0.4% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein L | 19.5 g | 39% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.63 mg | 13% |
| Calcium L | 6.3 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron L | 0.55 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium L | 17.8 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus L | 223 mg | 18% |
| Potassium L | 287 mg | 6% |
| Zinc L | 1.8 mg | 16% |
| Copper L | 0.06 mg | 7% |
| Manganese L | 0.013 mg | 0.6% |
| Selenium L | 29.2 µg | 53% |
% 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 30%
- Carbohydrates 1%
- Fat 69%
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
- Protein19.5 gabove the median for meat (median 18 g)
- Fat20.2 gbelow the median for meat (median 24.6 g)
- Saturated fat6.9 gbelow the median for meat (median 9 g)
- Sodium968 mgbelow the median for meat (median 1,054 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 8.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 3.5 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Smithfield
- Barcode
- 0070800823512
- Quantity
- 12 oz
- Label serving
- 5 slices (57.5 g)
- Category
- Bacon
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streaky bacon Birchwood | 269 | 13.7 g | 0.1 g | 23.7 g |
| Bacon Tesco | 268 | 18.3 g | 1.1 g | 21 g |
| Bacon Waitrose | 268 | 14 g | 0.5 g | 24 g |
| Südtiroler Speck Recla | 271 | 31 g | 0.8 g | 16 g |
| Bacon Afumat Lidl Pikok | 267 | 14 g | 0.8 g | 23 g |
| Nude Smoked Rashers Brannans | 267 | 30.9 g | 3.4 g | 14.5 g |
| Extra Special Back Bacon Asda | 272 | 28 g | 1.7 g | 17 g |
| Lard frais Bio Delhaize | 266 | 18.1 g | 0 g | 21.5 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 269 kcal. Serving, 5 slices, 57.5 g (57.5 g): about 155 kcal.
Is Bacon high in protein?
Bacon contains 19.5 g of protein per 100 g (39% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11.2 g in serving, 5 slices, 57.5 g (57.5 g). About 30% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is above the median (median 18 g).
How many carbs are in Bacon?
Bacon has 0.98 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Bacon?
Bacon contains 20.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.9 g is saturated (34% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Bacon contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (53% DV), phosphorus (18% DV), zinc (16% DV) and Pantothenic acid (B5) (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Bacon?
100 g contains 968 mg of sodium, 42% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated January 30, 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 0070800823512. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated January 30, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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