Bacon
Bacon contains 283 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 bacon rashers, 42 g (42 g) provides about 119 kcal.
Roughly 75 % of its calories come from fat, with 22 % from protein and 3 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in viande on FoodFactly, where the median is 200 kcal per 100 g across 40 984 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 | 283 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 23,6 g | 30 % |
| Saturated fat L | 8,6 g | 43 % |
| Sodium L | 983 mg | 43 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 2,1 g | 0,8 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 0,48 g | 2 % |
| Total sugars L | 0,24 g | |
| Protein L | 15,2 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 22 %
- Carbohydrates 3 %
- Fat 75 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein15,2 gbelow the median for viande (median 17,6 g)
- Fiber0,48 gabove the median for viande (median 0 g)
- Sugars0,24 gbelow the median for viande (median 1 g)
- Fat23,6 gin the top quarter of viande (median 8,6 g)
- Saturated fat8,6 gin the top quarter of viande (median 3,1 g)
- Sodium983 mgin the top quarter of viande (median 380 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5,4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Style Meatballs Irresistibles | 283 | 16,5 g | 4,7 g | 21,2 g |
| Beef Jerky 온작 | 283 | 43,3 g | 20 g | 4 g |
| Meatballs M&M Meats | 283 | 13,3 g | 3,3 g | 23,3 g |
| Angus Beef Meatballs Compliments | 283 | 15 g | 3,3 g | 23,3 g |
| Fully Cooked Breakfast Sausage Rounds Greenfield Natural Meat Co. | 283 | 15 g | 1,7 g | 25 g |
| Homestyle Meatballs Irresistibles | 283 | 16,7 g | 3,3 g | 21,7 g |
| Italian Style Meatballs Carando | 283 | 16,8 g | 1,8 g | 23 g |
| Homestyle Mini Meatballs Carando | 283 | 15,9 g | 2,7 g | 23 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 283 kcal. Serving, 2 bacon rashers, 42 g (42 g): about 119 kcal.
Is Bacon high in protein?
Bacon contains 15,2 g of protein per 100 g (30 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6,4 g in serving, 2 bacon rashers, 42 g (42 g). About 22 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other viande, that is below the median (median 17,6 g).
How many carbs are in Bacon?
Bacon has 2,1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0,48 g of fiber and 0,24 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 23,6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8,6 g is saturated (43 % of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Bacon?
100 g contains 983 mg of sodium, 43 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 19 octobre 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 5063942007556. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 19 octobre 2026. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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