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Bacon
Bacon by Waitrose provides 268 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g of sugars and 14 g of protein. That is 31% less sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Bacon category and comes in a 250g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 serving (100 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 268 kcal | 268 kcal | 309 −13% | |
| Total fat | 24 g | 24 g | 31% | 24.5 |
| Saturated fat | 9 g | 9 g | 45% | 9.3 |
| Carbohydrates | 0.5 g | 0.5 g | 0% | 1.3 −61% |
| Total sugars | 0.5 g | 0.5 g | 0.7 −31% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g | 0.5 g | 2% | 0.3 +93% |
| Protein | 14 g | 14 g | 28% | 20.7 −32% |
| Salt | 2 g | 2 g | 2.9 −32% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 773 Bacon products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other bacon
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Pork belly (97%), salt, sodium nitrate, sodium nitrite, sodium ascorbate
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 250g
- Serving size
- 1 serving (100 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169044100
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Bacon?
Bacon contains 268 kcal per 100 g and about 268 kcal per serving (1 serving (100 g)).
How much sugar is in Bacon?
Bacon has 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Bacon healthy?
It is in NOVA group 3 — 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.
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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