Classic bacon flavored pieces
Classic bacon flavored pieces by Weis provides 357 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 42.9 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 Groceries category. Contains: soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 Tbsp (7 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 357 kcal | 25 kcal | 194 +84% | |
| Total fat | 14.3 g | 1 g | 1% | 12.8 +11% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.4 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 28.6 g | 2 g | 1% | 16.2 +77% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 9.8 −100% | |
| Dietary fiber | 14.3 g | 1 g | 4% | 2.4 +498% |
| Protein | 42.9 g | 3 g | 6% | 2.8 +1415% |
| Salt | 5.7 g | 0.4 g | 5.9 |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 59921 Groceries products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 48% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- Sugar-free
- 0 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
- High fiber
- 14.3 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 6 g per 100 g or 3 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other groceries
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Textured vegetable protein (soy flour, caramel color, and fd&c red #3), soybean oil, salt, natural flavor.
- Allergens
- Soybeans
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
FDA revoked the authorization of Red 3 in food on January 15, 2025. Products must be reformulated by January 15, 2027.
California
The California Food Safety Act (AB 418) bans Red 3 (E127) in food sold in California from January 1, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 3 (E127) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, erythrosine (E127) is allowed only in cocktail cherries, candied cherries and bigarreaux cherries in syrup.
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 3.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 Tbsp (7 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041497112630
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Classic bacon flavored pieces?
Classic bacon flavored pieces contains 357 kcal per 100 g and about 25 kcal per serving (1 Tbsp (7 g)).
How much sugar is in Classic bacon flavored pieces?
Classic bacon flavored pieces has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Classic bacon flavored pieces 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.
What allergens does Classic bacon flavored pieces contain?
According to the label data it contains: Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Classic bacon flavored pieces contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 3 (E127). FDA has revoked Red 3 for food, effective January 15, 2027; California bans it in food from January 1, 2027; West Virginia bars it from school meals; the EU allows erythrosine only in a few cherry products. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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