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Back bacon
Oak and beech smoked Wiltshire cure rindless back bacon with added water
Back bacon by Tesco provides 191 kcal per 100 g, with 0.2 g of sugars and 18.2 g of protein. That is 63% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Back bacon category and comes in a 240g pack. Contains: pork.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 32g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 191 kcal | 61 kcal | 206 −7% | |
| Total fat | 12.4 g | 4 g | 5% | 12.5 |
| Saturated fat | 4 g | 1.3 g | 7% | 4.5 −10% |
| Carbohydrates | 1.1 g | 0.4 g | 0% | 1.5 −26% |
| Total sugars | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 0.5 −63% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.3 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g | 0.3 g | 1% | 0.4 +165% |
| Protein | 18.2 g | 5.8 g | 12% | 22.1 −18% |
| Salt | 3 g | 1 g | 2.8 +7% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 58 Back bacon products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other back bacon
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
pork 89%, water, salt, preservatives (potassium nitrate, sodium nitrite)
- Allergens
- Pork
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 240g
- Serving size
- 32g
- Labels & certifications
- Assured Food Standards
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5052003714434
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Back bacon?
Back bacon contains 191 kcal per 100 g and about 61 kcal per serving (32g).
How much sugar is in Back bacon?
Back bacon has 0.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Back bacon healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Back bacon vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Back bacon contain?
According to the label data it contains: Pork. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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