Bacon
Bacon provides 500 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 10.7 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 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Prepared meats category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 oz (28 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 500 kcal | 140 kcal | 250 +100% | |
| Total fat | 53.6 g | 15 g | 19% | 17.1 +213% |
| Saturated fat | 17.9 g | 5 g | 25% | 6.9 +159% |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 3.4 −100% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 1.8 −100% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Protein | 10.7 g | 3 g | 6% | 21.5 −50% |
| Salt | 1.8 g | 0.5 g | 2.7 −33% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 6260 Prepared meats products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other prepared meats
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Premium pork belly, salt, sugar, brown sugar, black pepper, red pepper flakes, sodium nitrite
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 oz (28 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0859774006035
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Bacon?
Bacon contains 500 kcal per 100 g and about 140 kcal per serving (1 oz (28 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 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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