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At a glance
Bacon (Tesco) is a product in the category “Bacon”. It provides 268 kcal (1,111 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 2 rashers uncooked (30 g) contains about 80 kcal, or 4% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. It contains 80% less sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 13% less saturated fat than the median product in its category. Its salt content is close to the median of its category. Its ingredient list contains 3 additives: E250 - Sodium nitrite, E251 - Sodium nitrate, and E301 - Sodium ascorbate. It is sold in United Kingdom.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition facts | Per 100 g / 100 ml | % RI* | Per serving (2 rashers uncooked (30 g)) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1,111 kJ / 268 kcal | 13% | 333 kJ / 80 kcal |
| Fat | 21 g | 30% | 6.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.8 g | 39% | 2.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.1 g | 0% | 0.33 g |
| Sugars | 0.1 g | 0% | 0.03 g |
| Added sugars | 0.05 g | 0.02 g | |
| Fibre | 0.5 g | 2% | 0.15 g |
| Protein | 18 g | 37% | 5.5 g |
| Salt | 2.8 g | 46% | 0.83 g |
| 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”.
Ingredients
Pork, Salt, Sugar, Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite, Sodium Nitrate), Antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate). Prepared from 105g of British Pork per 100g of Dry Cured Streaky Bacon. STORAGE Keep refrigerated. Once opened, E Fa 01
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 80 kcal per serving of 2 rashers uncooked (30 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, E251 - Sodium nitrate, and E301 - Sodium ascorbate.
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