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Extra Special Back Bacon

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Nutri-Score E

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Extra Special Back Bacon by Asda

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Extra Special Back Bacon

by Asda in Bacon Barcode 5054781380283
Nutri-Score
Bad nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Unknown

Extra Special Back Bacon by Asda provides 272 kcal per 100 g, with 1.7 g of sugars and 28 g of protein. That is 135% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E. It is listed in the Bacon category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
17 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
6.9 g · High
Sugars
1.7 g · Low
Salt
3.1 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 272 kcal 309 −12%
Total fat 17 g 24.5 −31%
Saturated fat 6.9 g 9.3 −26%
Carbohydrates 1.7 g 1.3 +34%
Total sugars 1.7 g 0.7 +135%
Dietary fiber 1 g 0.3 +287%
Protein 28 g 20.7 +35%
Salt 3.1 g 2.9 +6%

Category average across 774 Bacon products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other bacon

Calories lower 35%
Sugars higher 5%
Salt higher 32%
Saturated fat lower 28%
Protein top 19%
Fiber top 5%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Product details

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United Kingdom
Barcode
5054781380283

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Extra Special Back Bacon?

Extra Special Back Bacon contains 272 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Extra Special Back Bacon?

Extra Special Back Bacon has 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Extra Special Back Bacon healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst). Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

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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