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Classic Bacon
Classic Bacon by Farmer john provides 500 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 40 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 and comes in a 16 oz pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 pan fried slice (10 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 500 kcal | 50 kcal | 250 +100% | |
| Total fat | 35 g | 3.5 g | 4% | 17.1 +104% |
| Saturated fat | 15 g | 1.5 g | 8% | 6.9 +118% |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 3.4 −100% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 1.8 −100% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.8 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Protein | 40 g | 4 g | 8% | 21.5 +86% |
| Salt | 4 g | 0.4 g | 2.7 +51% |
*% 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 October 2021. 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
Cured with: water, salt, sugar, sodium phosphates, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite, flavorings, dextrose.
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 16 oz
- Serving size
- 1 pan fried slice (10 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0050500000451
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Classic Bacon?
Classic Bacon contains 500 kcal per 100 g and about 50 kcal per serving (1 pan fried slice (10 g)).
How much sugar is in Classic Bacon?
Classic Bacon has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Classic 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 November 21, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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