What is Bacon? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Bacon?

The popular bacon streaked with fat that is used in American cuisine, comes from the belly of the hog. Bacon is cut in long, thin strips, salt cured and sometimes smoked or flavored with maple. Other cuts come from the back and loin. Raw bacon is pink in color with strips of fat, has a meaty and salty smell that can be smoky. Bacon must stay refrigerated.

What does Bacon Taste Like?

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Ingredients

bacon

The popular bacon streaked with fat that is used in American cuisine, comes from the belly of the hog. Ba ...

Bacon Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 serving 3 slices (30g)
Amount Per Serving% DV
Calories118kcal6%
Fats
11g
14%
Sat. fats
4g
18%
Mono. Fats
5g
11%
Trans fats0g0%
Carbs0g0%
Sugars0g0%
Fiber0g0%
Proteins4g5%
Cholesterol
20mg
7%
Sodium
225mg
10%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary. See Nutrition

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