Thick bacon

by John Morrell in Prepared meats Barcode 0070100060754
Bad nutritional quality
Processed food

Thick bacon by John Morrell provides 500 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 30 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 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Prepared meats category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
40 g · High
Saturated fat
15 g · High
Sugars
0 g · Low
Salt
4 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 slice (10 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 500 kcal 50 kcal 250 +100%
Total fat 40 g 4 g 5% 17.1 +134%
Saturated fat 15 g 1.5 g 8% 6.9 +118%
Carbohydrates 0 g 0 g 0% 3.4 −100%
Total sugars 0 g 0 g 1.8 −100%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 0.2 −100%
Protein 30 g 3 g 6% 21.5 +40%
Salt 4 g 0.4 g 2.7 +51%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 6262 Prepared meats products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other prepared meats

Calories higher 8%
Sugars lower 1%
Salt higher 19%
Saturated fat higher 12%
Protein top 14%
Fiber top 100%

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

Ingredients

Cured with water, salt, sugar, sodium phosphates, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite.

Palm oil freeVeganVegetarian

Additives 2

High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1 slice (10 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0070100060754

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Thick bacon?

Thick bacon contains 500 kcal per 100 g and about 50 kcal per serving (1 slice (10 g)).

How much sugar is in Thick bacon?

Thick bacon has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Thick bacon healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Thick bacon vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated June 19, 2024. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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