Bacon rashers, back, smoked, grilled

Back bacon is cured pork cut from the back of the pig. The figures here describe smoked back bacon rashers cooked by grilling. It mainly provides protein and fat: per 100g, it contains 23g of protein and 22g of fat, including 8.3g of saturated fat. It also contains 3.5g of salt.

Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. The salt and saturated fat content are relevant for people monitoring their intake of these nutrients. Eating too much salt can raise blood pressure, while saturated fat can raise blood cholesterol. Full nutrient figures, including vitamins and minerals, are provided in the tables below.