Bacon
Bacon by Hormel provides 500 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 33.3 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 Bacon category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 pan fried slices (18 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 500 kcal | 90 kcal | 309 +62% | |
| Total fat | 38.9 g | 7 g | 9% | 24.5 +59% |
| Saturated fat | 13.9 g | 2.5 g | 13% | 9.3 +49% |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.3 −100% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0.7 −100% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Protein | 33.3 g | 6 g | 12% | 20.7 +61% |
| Salt | 5.6 g | 1 g | 2.9 +91% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 773 Bacon products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from September 2020. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other bacon
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Bacon cured with water, salt, sugar, dextrose, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite.
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2 pan fried slices (18 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 65450505
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Bacon?
Bacon contains 500 kcal per 100 g and about 90 kcal per serving (2 pan fried slices (18 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.
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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