Comparison

Back bacon vs Dry cured smoked back bacon

Overall, Back bacon has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 1.

Better choice

Nutrition per 100 g

Nutrient	Back bacon	Dry cured smoked back bacon
Nutri-Score	d	e
NOVA group	3	—
Calories	166 kcal	247 kcal
Fat	10.8 g	18 g
Saturated fat	4.2 g	6.6 g
Sugars	0.1 g	0.5 g
Salt	2.2 g	2.2 g
Fiber	0.5 g	0.7 g
Protein	17 g	20 g
Additives	2	0
Allergens	None listed	None listed

Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).

Key differences

Back bacon has 33% fewer calories (166 kcal vs 247 kcal).
Back bacon has 40% less fat (10.8 g vs 18 g).
Back bacon has 36% less saturated fat (4.2 g vs 6.6 g).
Back bacon has 80% less sugar (0.1 g vs 0.5 g).
Dry cured smoked back bacon has 15% more protein (20 g vs 17 g).
Back bacon has the better Nutri-Score.

Ingredients

Back bacon

British Pork (86%), Water (10%), Curing Salt (Salt Preservative: Sodium Nitrite, Potassium Nitrate)

Dry cured smoked back bacon

Not available.

FAQ

Which is healthier: Back bacon or Dry cured smoked back bacon?

Overall, Back bacon has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.

Which has fewer calories?

Back bacon has fewer calories: 166 kcal versus 247 kcal per 100 g.

Which has less sugar?

Back bacon has less sugar: 0.1 g versus 0.5 g per 100 g.

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