Bacon

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Bacon

Waitrose · 250g

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Nutri-ScoreNot enough data to compute
3
NOVA groupProcessed food
268
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
High fatHigh saturated fatLow sugarHigh salt
Barcode
5000169044100
Category
Bacon
Serving size
1 serving (100 g)
Sold in
United Kingdom

At a glance

Bacon (Waitrose) is a product in the category “Bacon”. It provides 268 kcal (1,139 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 1 serving (100 g) contains about 268 kcal, or 13% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. Its sugar content is close to the median of its category. Its saturated fat content is close to the median of its category. It contains 26% less salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 2 additives: E250 - Sodium nitrite and E251 - Sodium nitrate. It is sold in United Kingdom.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI* Per serving (1 serving (100 g))
Energy 1,139 kJ / 268 kcal 13% 1,139 kJ / 268 kcal
Fat 24 g 34% 24 g
Saturated fat 9 g 45% 9 g
Carbohydrates 0.5 g 0% 0.5 g
Sugars 0.5 g 1% 0.5 g
Added sugars 0 g 0 g
Polyols 0 g 0 g
Starch 0 g 0 g
Fibre 0.5 g 2% 0.5 g
Protein 14 g 28% 14 g
Salt 2 g 33% 2 g
Cholesterol 79 mg 79 mg
Alcohol 0 % vol
Vitamin A 0 µg 0 µg
Vitamin D 0.18 µg 0.18 µg
Vitamin E 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 0 mg 0 mg
Vitamin B12 0.36 µg 0.36 µg
Calcium 6.7 mg 6.7 mg
Iron 0.51 mg 0.51 mg
Magnesium 18 mg 18 mg
Potassium 285 mg 285 mg
Zinc 1.8 mg 1.8 mg
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 -8%
This product: 268 kcal Category median: 291 kcal
Sugars 0%
This product: 0.5 g Category median: 0.5 g
Fat -4%
This product: 24 g Category median: 25 g
Saturated fat 0%
This product: 9 g Category median: 9 g
Salt -26%
This product: 2 g Category median: 2.7 g
Protein -20%
This product: 14 g Category median: 17.4 g

Ingredients

Pork belly (97%), salt, sodium nitrate, sodium nitrite, sodium ascorbate

Allergens

No allergens declared on the label.

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Bacon?

Bacon contains 268 kcal per 100 g, which is about 268 kcal per serving of 1 serving (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 and E251 - Sodium nitrate.

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