Bacon rashers, back, dry-cured, grilled

Back bacon rashers are cuts of pork that have been cured with salt. The form described here is dry-cured and grilled, with data covering smoked and unsmoked bacon. It mainly provides protein and fat. Per 100g, it contains 28g of protein, 16g of fat, including 6g of saturated fat, and 4.3g of salt.

Protein supports the growth and maintenance of muscles and other body tissues. Bacon is a processed meat, and its salt and saturated fat content are relevant for people monitoring these in their diet. Salt contributes to sodium intake, which can affect blood pressure. Full nutrient figures are given in the tables below.