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Calorie & Nutrition Information for essential waitrose unsmoked british bacon lardons

essential waitrose unsmoked british bacon lardons contains 0 kcal per 100g, with 14.4g of protein, 0.1g of carbohydrates, and 23.8g of fat. It is low in calories, making it suitable for calorie-controlled diets.

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Nutritional Overview

essential waitrose unsmoked british bacon lardons is a protein-rich food commonly used in main meals across many cuisines. Per 100g serving, it provides 0 kcal of energy, 14.4g of protein, 0.1g of carbohydrates, and 23.8g of fat.

At just 0 kcal per 100g, it meets the UK/EU "low calorie" nutrition-claim threshold. This makes it a suitable choice for those monitoring their overall energy intake as part of a calorie-controlled diet.

Under UK FSA traffic-light labelling, this food is classified as high in fat with 23.8g per 100g (8.7g of which is saturated). The NHS recommends that fat makes up no more than 35% of daily energy intake. Portion awareness is advisable when including it regularly.

With only 0.1g of sugar per 100g, it meets the UK/EU "low sugar" nutrition-claim threshold. This makes it a suitable choice for those reducing their sugar intake as part of a balanced diet. essential waitrose unsmoked british bacon lardons brings 0 kcal to every 100g eaten. Our calorie count calculator for food tracks it honestly instead of leaving you to estimate by eye.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in essential waitrose unsmoked british bacon lardons?

essential waitrose unsmoked british bacon lardons contains 0 kcal per 100g, which is approximately 0% of the recommended daily intake of 2,000 kcal for an average adult. This meets the UK/EU "low calorie" nutrition-claim threshold.

Is essential waitrose unsmoked british bacon lardons high in fat?

Yes, according to FSA traffic-light guidelines, essential waitrose unsmoked british bacon lardons is classified as high in fat with 23.8g per 100g (the threshold is 17.5g). Of this, 8.7g is saturated fat.

Is essential waitrose unsmoked british bacon lardons low in sugar?

Yes, essential waitrose unsmoked british bacon lardons has only 0.1g of sugar per 100g, meeting the UK/EU "low sugar" nutrition-claim threshold.

Is essential waitrose unsmoked british bacon lardons high in salt?

essential waitrose unsmoked british bacon lardons contains 2.35g of salt per 100g, which the FSA classifies as high (above 1.5g per 100g). The recommended daily maximum for adults is 6g. A 100g serving provides 39% of this.

Sources & References

Data source for this food

  1. Open Food Facts — product label data (Open Food Facts)

General nutrition references

  1. British Nutrition Foundation — UK nutrition science and education
  2. USDA FoodData Central — US Department of Agriculture food composition database
  3. NHS Eat Well — UK National Health Service dietary guidance
  4. World Health Organization (WHO) Nutrition — global dietary guidelines and public health nutrition
  5. Food Standards Agency (FSA) — UK food labelling regulations and traffic-light nutrition guidelines

Nutritional values are per 100g unless otherwise stated and are provided for general information only. Not a substitute for professional dietary or medical advice. If you have a health condition, allergy, or are pregnant, consult a qualified healthcare professional. Values may vary depending on brand, preparation method, and serving size.

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