Bacon

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Bacon

J.James

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Nutri-ScoreBad nutritional quality
3
NOVA groupProcessed food
294
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
High fatHigh saturated fatLow sugarHigh salt
Barcode
00473279
Category
Bacon
Sold in
United Kingdom

At a glance

Bacon (J.James) is a product in the category “Bacon”. It provides 294 kcal (1,224 kJ) per 100 g. It contains 80% less sugar than the median product in its category. Its saturated fat content is close to the median of its category. It contains 48% more salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 3 additives: E250 - Sodium nitrite, E252 - Potassium nitrate, and E301 - Sodium ascorbate. It is sold in United Kingdom.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI*
Energy 1,224 kJ / 294 kcal 15%
Fat 22 g 31%
Saturated fat 8.6 g 43%
Carbohydrates 0.5 g 0%
Sugars 0.1 g 0%
Added sugars 0 g
Protein 25 g 49%
Salt 3.9 g 66%
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 0 %

*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).

Compared with similar products

Median values of 296 products in the category “Bacon”.

Energy +1%
This product: 294 kcal Category median: 291 kcal
Sugars -80%
This product: 0.1 g Category median: 0.5 g
Fat -14%
This product: 21.5 g Category median: 25 g
Saturated fat -4%
This product: 8.6 g Category median: 9 g
Salt +48%
This product: 3.9 g Category median: 2.7 g
Protein +42%
This product: 24.7 g Category median: 17.4 g

Ingredients

Pork (87%), Water, Salt, Preservatives: Sodium Nitrite, Potassium Nitrate; Antioxidant: Sodium Ascorbate.

Allergens

No allergens declared on the label.

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Bacon?

Bacon contains 294 kcal per 100 g.

Is Bacon vegan?

No. The ingredient list of Bacon contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.

Does Bacon contain palm oil?

No palm oil was detected in the ingredient list of Bacon.

Which additives does Bacon contain?

Bacon contains E250 - Sodium nitrite, E252 - Potassium nitrate, and E301 - Sodium ascorbate.

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