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Cooking Bacon
Cooking Bacon by Simple... Lidl provides 185 kcal per 100 g, with 0.2 g of sugars and 26.5 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 Sliced bacon category and comes in a 1kg pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 185 kcal | 299 −38% |
| Total fat | 8.7 g | 22.3 −61% |
| Saturated fat | 3 g | 11 −73% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.2 g | 1.2 −84% |
| Total sugars | 0.2 g | 1.1 −81% |
| Added sugars | 1.3 g | 2.3 −43% |
| Protein | 26.5 g | 23.7 +12% |
| Salt | 2.7 g | 3 −12% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 299 Sliced bacon products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other sliced bacon
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
86% Pork, Water, Salt, Dextrose, Stabiliser: Triphosphates; Preservatives: Sodium Nitrite, Sodium Nitrate, Potassium Nitrate; Antioxidants: Sodium Ascorbate, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Erythorbate; Smoke Flavouring.
Additives 7
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 1kg
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 20017637
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cooking Bacon?
Cooking Bacon contains 185 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Cooking Bacon?
Cooking Bacon has 0.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cooking 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 Cooking Bacon vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 28, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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