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Guanciale
Guanciale by Franchi provides 159 kcal per 100 g, with 0.9 g of sugars and 17.7 g of protein. That is 45% more 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 Lardons category and comes in a 356 g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 159 kcal | 159 kcal | 302 −47% | |
| Total fat | 6.2 g | 6.2 g | 8% | 25.3 −75% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g | 2.3 g | 12% | 9.5 −76% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.5 g | 6.5 g | 2% | 0.9 +588% |
| Total sugars | 0.9 g | 0.9 g | 0.6 +45% | |
| Added sugars | 0.8 g | 0.8 g | 2% | 1.7 −54% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.3 g | 3.3 g | 12% | 0.3 +1067% |
| Protein | 17.7 g | 17.7 g | 35% | 17.9 |
| Salt | 22.3 g | 22.3 g | 3.2 +589% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 208 Lardons products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other lardons
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Ingredients
SCHWEINEBACKE, SALZ, PFEFFER, KNOBLAUCH, NATÜRLICHE AROMEN, GEWÜRZE, DEXTROSE, SACCHAROSE ANTIOXIDATIONSMITTEL : ASCORBINSÄURE, NATRIUMASCORBAT, KONSERVIERUNGSMITTEL : NATRIUMNITRIT, KALIUMNITRAT.
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 356 g
- Serving size
- 100 g
- Labels & certifications
- No glutenMade in Italy
- Sold in
- Germany
- Barcode
- 2784835011711
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Guanciale?
Guanciale contains 159 kcal per 100 g and about 159 kcal per serving (100 g).
How much sugar is in Guanciale?
Guanciale has 0.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Guanciale 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.
Is Guanciale vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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