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Lidl Smoked honey cured streaky bacon rashers Calories & Nutrition Facts

Lidl Smoked honey cured streaky bacon rashers contains 263 kcal per 100g, with 14.6g of protein, 1.5g of carbohydrates, and 22.0g of fat. It is high in protein.

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Nutritional Overview

Lidl Smoked honey cured streaky bacon rashers is a protein-rich food commonly used in main meals across many cuisines. Per 100g serving, it provides 263 kcal of energy, 14.6g of protein, 1.5g of carbohydrates, and 22.0g of fat.

It is a good source of protein, providing 14.6g per 100g (around 22% of its energy), approximately 29% of the UK Reference Nutrient Intake of 50g per day. Under UK/EU nutrition-claim rules, that meets the "high protein" threshold of at least 20% of energy from protein. Protein plays a key role in muscle repair, immune function, and keeping you feeling full for longer.

Under UK FSA traffic-light labelling, this food is classified as high in fat with 22.0g per 100g (8.6g 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 1.5g 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. Lidl Smoked honey cured streaky bacon rashers comes in at 263 kcal per 100g. Our food wise calorie calculator adds it straight into your running daily total.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Lidl Smoked honey cured streaky bacon rashers?

Lidl Smoked honey cured streaky bacon rashers contains 263 kcal per 100g, which is approximately 13% of the recommended daily intake of 2,000 kcal for an average adult.

Is Lidl Smoked honey cured streaky bacon rashers high in protein?

Yes, Lidl Smoked honey cured streaky bacon rashers provides 14.6g of protein per 100g (around 22% of its energy), meeting the UK/EU "high protein" nutrition-claim threshold of at least 20% of energy from protein. The UK Reference Nutrient Intake for protein is around 50g per day for adults. A 100g serving of Lidl Smoked honey cured streaky bacon rashers provides 29% of this.

Is Lidl Smoked honey cured streaky bacon rashers high in fat?

Yes, according to FSA traffic-light guidelines, Lidl Smoked honey cured streaky bacon rashers is classified as high in fat with 22.0g per 100g (the threshold is 17.5g). Of this, 8.6g is saturated fat.

Is Lidl Smoked honey cured streaky bacon rashers low in sugar?

Yes, Lidl Smoked honey cured streaky bacon rashers has only 1.5g of sugar per 100g, meeting the UK/EU "low sugar" nutrition-claim threshold.

Is Lidl Smoked honey cured streaky bacon rashers high in salt?

Lidl Smoked honey cured streaky bacon rashers contains 2.49g 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 42% 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. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health — The Nutrition Source — evidence-based nutrition research and dietary guidance

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.