Unsmoked Dry Cured Bacon

Packaged product Meat Edwards

Unsmoked Dry Cured Bacon contains 226 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 rashers, 70 g (70 g) provides about 158 kcal.

Roughly 50% of its calories come from fat, with 49% from protein and 0.9% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is less energy than the typical item in meat on FoodFactly, where the median is 254 kcal per 100 g across 64 products.

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Unsmoked Dry Cured Bacon by Edwards, product photo
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226kcal per 100 g
28.1 gprotein
0.5 gcarbohydrates
12.8 gfat
158kcal in serving, 2 rashers, 70 g (70 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 226 kcal
Total fat L 12.8 g 16%
Saturated fat L 4.7 g 23%
Sodium L 2.5 mg 0.1%
Total carbohydrates L 0.5 g 0.2%
Dietary fiber L 0.5 g 2%
Total sugars L 0.5 g
Added sugars L 0.25 g 0.5%
Protein L 28.1 g 56%

% 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: 49%Carbohydrates: 0.9%Fat: 50%226kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 49%
  • Carbohydrates 0.9%
  • Fat 50%

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Nutritional insights

  • Protein28.1 gin the top quarter of meat (median 20.1 g)
  • Fat12.8 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 16 g)
  • Saturated fat4.7 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 5.9 g)
  • Sodium2.5 mgin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1,102 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal12.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Product details

Brand
Edwards
Barcode
5060059530960
Label serving
2 rashers (70 g)
Category
Bacon rashers
Nutri-Score
C as computed by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

British Pork Loin (97%), Salt, Sugar, Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite, Potassium Nitrate), Antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate). ALLERGY ADVICE For allergens, see ingredients in bold. NUTRIT This pac Typical Values Energy (k Energy (k Fat (g) of which Carbohyd of which Fibre (g) Protein (g) Salt (g) "Referen COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Place under a preheated 6-8M medium-hot grill for For best results 6-8 mins, turning regularly. cook from chilled. Remove all 535 packaging. Not suitable for microwaving. All appliances vary, the following are 4-6M Heat a little oil in the pan. Fry on a medium heat for 4-6 mins, turning regularly. After cooking - ensure the product is piping hot. guidelines only. NOOVA SLEEV C TRAY & GB CW008 FILM SOL

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: SaltSugar

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 5060059530960. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 12, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Unsmoked Dry Cured Bacon?

100 g of Unsmoked Dry Cured Bacon has 226 kcal. Serving, 2 rashers, 70 g (70 g): about 158 kcal.

Is Unsmoked Dry Cured Bacon high in protein?

Unsmoked Dry Cured Bacon contains 28.1 g of protein per 100 g (56% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 19.7 g in serving, 2 rashers, 70 g (70 g). About 49% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is among the highest quarter (median 20.1 g).

How many carbs are in Unsmoked Dry Cured Bacon?

Unsmoked Dry Cured Bacon has 0.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 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 Unsmoked Dry Cured Bacon?

Unsmoked Dry Cured Bacon contains 12.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.7 g is saturated (23% of the Daily Value).

How much sodium is in Unsmoked Dry Cured Bacon?

100 g contains 2.5 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated March 27, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 12, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.