Bacon rashers, streaky, fried in corn oil

Streaky bacon rashers are slices of cured pork belly. The figures here describe bacon fried in corn oil, based on samples of smoked and unsmoked bacon. It mainly provides fat and protein. Per 100g, it contains 27g of fat, including 9.1g of saturated fat, and 24g of protein. Its salt content is 4.2g per 100g.

Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. The salt and saturated fat content are points to note for people monitoring their intake. Eating too much salt can raise blood pressure, while saturated fat can raise blood cholesterol. Frying oil contributes to the overall fat and energy content. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.