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Bacon, fat only, average, raw

Bacon fat is the fatty part of bacon, separated from the lean meat. The figures here describe raw fat averaged across different bacon cuts, rather than whole rashers. It mainly provides fat and energy. Per 100g, it contains 81g of fat, including 32g of saturated fat, and provides 3075 kJ of energy. Its salt content is 1.1g per 100g.

Fat supplies energy and helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins. Saturated fat can raise blood cholesterol, while salt contributes to sodium intake, which affects blood pressure. The fat, saturated fat and salt content are relevant for people monitoring these parts of their diet or their overall energy intake. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

747 kcal

Energy

3075 kJ

Fat

81g

of which saturates

32g

Carbohydrate

0g

of which sugars

0g

Fibre

0g

Protein

4.8g

Salt

1.1g

Alcohol

0g

Water

13g

Cholesterol

198mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

Trace

Vitamin D

Trace

Vitamin E

0.11mg

Vitamin C

0mg

Vitamin B12

Trace

Folate

Trace

Calcium

3mg

Iron

0.7mg

Magnesium

4mg

Phosphorus

38mg

Potassium

75mg

Sodium

420mg

Zinc

0.6mg

Copper

0.06mg

Selenium

1µg

Iodine

11µg

Other types of bacon

Food

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Bacon, fat only, average, cooked

692 kcal

9.3g

73g

0g

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Fat from five different cuts). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Further reading and references

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Article history

The information on this page is written and peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Latest version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Originally published