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Made without nitrates 8 Unsmoked British Back Bacon Rashers
Made without nitrates 8 Unsmoked British Back Bacon Rashers by Waitrose provides 211 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g of sugars and 17.4 g of protein. That is 31% less sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Bacon category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 211 kcal | 309 −32% |
| Total fat | 15.5 g | 24.5 −37% |
| Saturated fat | 5.6 g | 9.3 −40% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.6 g | 1.3 −53% |
| Total sugars | 0.5 g | 0.7 −31% |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 1 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.3 −100% |
| Protein | 17.4 g | 20.7 −16% |
| Salt | 2.5 g | 2.9 −13% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 773 Bacon products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other bacon
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
pork loin(87%), water, salt, flavourings, antioxidant (ascorbic acid)
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Labels & certifications
- Waitrose made without nitrites
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169623527
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Made without nitrates 8 Unsmoked British Back Bacon Rashers?
Made without nitrates 8 Unsmoked British Back Bacon Rashers contains 211 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Made without nitrates 8 Unsmoked British Back Bacon Rashers?
Made without nitrates 8 Unsmoked British Back Bacon Rashers has 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Made without nitrates 8 Unsmoked British Back Bacon Rashers healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Made without nitrates 8 Unsmoked British Back Bacon Rashers vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
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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