Is Smithfield Sliced Smoked Bacon healthy?

Per 100 g it is high in sodium (1800 mg) and saturated fat (20 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 Sliced Smoked Bacon?

6 ingredients, starting with Cured with water, salt and sugar and/or honey (largest amount first). The full list is shown above in label order.

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Smithfield Sliced Smoked Bacon

Smithfield

Listed as: ""BACN,SLCD,SMKD,BULK,10#,Z""

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1
Cured with water
2
salt
3
sugar and/or honey
4
sodium phosphates
5
sodium erythorbate
6
sodium nitrite. MAY_CONTAIN black pepper.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g
Energy	533 kcal
Fat	46.7 g
of which saturated	20 g
Carbohydrate	0 g
Fibre	0 g
Protein	26.7 g
Sodium	1800 mg

Who should check this first

High in fat: 46.7 g per 100 g, above the 17.5 g line. Worth a second look if you’re keeping fat down.
High in saturated fat: 20 g per 100 g, above the 5 g line. Worth a second look if you’re limiting saturated fat.
High in salt (sodium): 1800 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 Sliced Smoked Bacon

Is Smithfield Sliced Smoked Bacon healthy?: Per 100 g it is high in sodium (1800 mg) and saturated fat (20 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 Sliced Smoked Bacon?: 6 ingredients, starting with Cured with water, salt and sugar and/or honey (largest amount first). The full list is shown above in label order.

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