Bacon rashers, middle, fried in corn oil

Bacon is cured pork, and these figures describe middle rashers fried in corn oil. The data cover smoked and unsmoked British and Danish bacon, sold loose and prepacked. It mainly provides fat and protein: per 100g, it contains 29g of fat, including 9.8g of saturated fat, and 23g of protein. It also contains 3.5g of salt.

Protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues. The salt and saturated fat content are relevant for people monitoring these in their diet. Salt contributes to sodium intake, which can affect blood pressure, while saturated fat can raise blood cholesterol levels. Full nutrient figures, including energy, vitamins and minerals, are in the tables below.