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British Thick Cut Unsmoked Back Bacon
British Thick Cut Unsmoked Back Bacon by Simply M&S provides 220 kcal per 100 g, with 0.1 g of sugars and 17.4 g of protein. That is 81% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Back bacon category and comes in a 300 g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 220 kcal | 206 +7% |
| Total fat | 16.4 g | 12.5 +32% |
| Saturated fat | 5.8 g | 4.5 +30% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.7 g | 1.5 −53% |
| Total sugars | 0.1 g | 0.5 −81% |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 1.3 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.4 −100% |
| Protein | 17.4 g | 22.1 −21% |
| Salt | 2.1 g | 2.8 −25% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, 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
British Pork (88%), Water (8%), Curing Salt (Salt, Preservative: Sodium Nitrite, Potassium Nitrate), Flavourings, Antioxidant: E301
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 300 g
- Labels & certifications
- Green Dot
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 00516167
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in British Thick Cut Unsmoked Back Bacon?
British Thick Cut Unsmoked Back Bacon contains 220 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in British Thick Cut Unsmoked Back Bacon?
British Thick Cut Unsmoked Back Bacon has 0.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is British Thick Cut Unsmoked Back Bacon healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 British Thick Cut Unsmoked Back 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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