Bacon
Packaged product Viande Waitrose
Bacon contains 268 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 100 g (100 g) provides about 268 kcal.
Roughly 79 % of its calories come from fat, with 20 % from protein and 0,7 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for viande on FoodFactly (291 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 48 % of the Daily Value for Thiamine (B1), 35 % of the Daily Value for sélénium and 30 % of the Daily Value for phosphore.
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 | 268 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 24 g | 31 % |
| Saturated fat L | 9 g | 45 % |
| Cholesterol L | 79,2 mg | 26 % |
| Sodium L | 788 mg | 34 % |
| 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 g | 0 % |
| Protein L | 14 g | 28 % |
| Vitamine A L | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamine C L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamine D L | 0,18 µg | 0,9 % |
| Vitamine E L | 0,097 mg | 0,6 % |
| Thiamine (B1) L | 0,57 mg | 48 % |
| Riboflavine (B2) L | 0,15 mg | 11 % |
| Niacine (B3) L | 4,5 mg | 28 % |
| Acide pantothénique (B5) L | 0,58 mg | 12 % |
| Vitamine B6 L | 0,34 mg | 20 % |
| Folate (B9) L | 1,6 µg | 0,4 % |
| Vitamine B12 L | 0,36 µg | 15 % |
| Calcium L | 6,7 mg | 0,5 % |
| Fer L | 0,51 mg | 3 % |
| Magnésium L | 18,3 mg | 4 % |
| Phosphore L | 371 mg | 30 % |
| Potassium L | 285 mg | 6 % |
| Zinc L | 1,8 mg | 16 % |
| Cuivre L | 0,1 mg | 11 % |
| Manganèse L | 0,014 mg | 0,6 % |
| Sélénium L | 19,4 µg | 35 % |
| Iodine L | 35,8 µg | 24 % |
% 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 20 %
- Carbohydrates 0,7 %
- Fat 79 %
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
- Protein14 gin the lowest quarter of viande (median 18 g)
- Fiber0,5 gin the top quarter of viande (median 0 g)
- Fat24 gbelow the median for viande (median 24,6 g)
- Saturated fat9 gabove the median for viande (median 9 g)
- Sodium788 mgin the lowest quarter of viande (median 1 054 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5,2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water58 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Étoile L | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Bêta-carotène L | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Eau L | 58 g |
|---|---|
| Alcool L | 0 g |
Product details
Ingredients
Pork belly (97%), salt, sodium nitrate, sodium nitrite, sodium ascorbate
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Sel
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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 Bacon?
100 g of Bacon has 268 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 100 g (100 g): about 268 kcal.
Is Bacon high in protein?
Bacon contains 14 g of protein per 100 g (28 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 14 g in serving, 1 serving, 100 g (100 g). About 20 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other viande, that is in the lowest quarter (median 18 g).
How many carbs are in Bacon?
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 Bacon?
Bacon contains 24 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9 g is saturated (45 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Bacon contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamine (B1) (48 % DV), sélénium (35 % DV), phosphore (30 % DV), Niacine (B3) (28 % DV) and iodine (24 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Bacon?
100 g contains 788 mg of sodium, 34 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 27 mars 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 5000169044100. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 27 mars 2026. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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