Bacon
Bacon provides 563 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 37.5 g of protein. That is 100% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Prepared meats category. Contains: celery.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 fried slice (8 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 563 kcal | 45 kcal | 250 +125% | |
| Total fat | 37.5 g | 3 g | 4% | 17.1 +119% |
| Saturated fat | 12.5 g | 1 g | 5% | 6.9 +81% |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 3.4 −100% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 1.8 −100% | |
| Protein | 37.5 g | 3 g | 6% | 21.5 +74% |
| Salt | 7.6 g | 0.6 g | 2.7 +187% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 6262 Prepared meats products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 27% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- Sugar-free
- 0 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other prepared meats
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water, salt, cane and brown sugar, sodium phosphate, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite, flavorings. may also contain: honey, ascorbic acid, evaporated sugarcane syrup, and celery powder.
- Allergens
- Celery
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 fried slice (8 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0817520002342
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Bacon?
Bacon contains 563 kcal per 100 g and about 45 kcal per serving (1 fried slice (8 g)).
How much sugar is in Bacon?
Bacon has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Bacon healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Bacon vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Bacon contain?
According to the label data it contains: Celery. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated January 17, 2023. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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