Is Smithfield Bacon Slabs healthy?

Per 100 g it is high in sodium (1770 mg) and saturated fat (19.2 g). "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Smithfield Bacon Slabs?

6 ingredients, starting with Fresh pork bellies cured with water, salt and sugar (largest amount first). The full list is shown above in label order.

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Smithfield Bacon Slabs

Smithfield

Listed as: ""BACN,SS,SM,22/26,15#,Z""

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1
Fresh pork bellies cured with water
2
salt
3
sugar
4
sodium phosphates
5
sodium erythorbate
6
sodium nitrite

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g
Energy	538 kcal
Fat	46.2 g
of which saturated	19.2 g
Carbohydrate	0 g
of which sugars	0 g
Fibre	0 g
Protein	15.4 g
Sodium	1770 mg

Who should check this first

High in fat: 46.2 g per 100 g, above the 17.5 g line. Worth a second look if you’re keeping fat down.
High in saturated fat: 19.2 g per 100 g, above the 5 g line. Worth a second look if you’re limiting saturated fat.
High in salt (sodium): 1770 mg per 100 g, above the 600 mg line. Worth a second look if you’re watching your salt intake or blood pressure.

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Questions about Smithfield Bacon Slabs

Is Smithfield Bacon Slabs healthy?: Per 100 g it is high in sodium (1770 mg) and saturated fat (19.2 g). "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Smithfield Bacon Slabs?: 6 ingredients, starting with Fresh pork bellies cured with water, salt and sugar (largest amount first). The full list is shown above in label order.

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