Traditional Bacon
Packaged product Meat Boar's Head
Traditional Bacon contains 583 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 slices cooked, 12 g (12 g) provides about 70 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from fat, with 31% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in meat on FoodFactly, where the median is 203 kcal per 100 g across 43,853 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 | 583 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 41.7 g | 53% |
| Saturated fat L | 12.5 g | 63% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 125 mg | 42% |
| Sodium L | 1,580 mg | 69% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein L | 41.7 g | 83% |
% 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%
- Fat 69%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein41.7 gin the top quarter of meat (median 17.2 g)
- Fat41.7 gin the top quarter of meat (median 8.6 g)
- Saturated fat12.5 gin the top quarter of meat (median 3.1 g)
- Sodium1,580 mgin the top quarter of meat (median 394 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 | 20.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 4.2 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Boar's Head
- Barcode
- 0042421110890
- Label serving
- 2 slices cooked (12 g)
- Category
- Meat
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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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 Traditional Bacon?
100 g of Traditional Bacon has 583 kcal. Serving, 2 slices cooked, 12 g (12 g): about 70 kcal.
Is Traditional Bacon high in protein?
Traditional Bacon contains 41.7 g of protein per 100 g (83% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5 g in serving, 2 slices cooked, 12 g (12 g). About 31% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is among the highest quarter (median 17.2 g).
How many carbs are in Traditional Bacon?
Traditional Bacon has 0 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 Traditional Bacon?
Traditional Bacon contains 41.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 12.5 g is saturated (63% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Traditional Bacon?
100 g contains 1,580 mg of sodium, 69% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated May 24, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0042421110890. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 24, 2024. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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