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Smoked Bacon Lardons

Smoked Bacon Lardon is thinly sliced, cured and usually smoked pork that appears across many cuisines as a breakfast staple, flavouring agent or salad/casserole garnish. It is prized for its smoky, salty flavour and crisp texture when fried. Nutritionally, Smoked Bacon Lardon is a concentrated source of animal protein and has a high-quality amino acid profile, but it is also relatively high in fat at 29.5g per 100g and typically contains added salt from the curing process. It provides useful amounts of vitamin B12 and selenium. Because it is a cured and smoked product, choose portions and cooking methods thoughtfully: leaner cuts or poultry-based alternatives keep the characteristic flavour while lowering saturated fat and sodium.

Lactose free · Gluten free · Processed · ~2.50€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

B

Healthy

-

Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Bacon.

Calories

309 kcal

15% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

12 g

23% RDI

Fat

30 g

4.6g sat fat

Carbs

5.3 g

2% RDI

Sugar

0 g

0% RDI

Fiber

2.6 g

9% RDI

Salt

1.5 g

29% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

B · 6.8 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Are Smoked Bacon Lardons healthy?

Yes, Smoked Bacon Lardons are considered healthy with a Health Grade of B. They are high in protein with 11.7g per 100g.

Q.03What NOVA processing level are Smoked Bacon Lardons?

Smoked Bacon Lardons are NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Are Smoked Bacon Lardons lactose free?

Yes, Smoked Bacon Lardons are lactose free.

Q.02What are the macros in Smoked Bacon Lardons?

100g of Smoked Bacon Lardons contain 309 kcal, 11.7g protein, 5.31g carbohydrates, 29.5g fat, and 2.6g fiber.

Q.04Are Smoked Bacon Lardons gluten free?

Yes, Smoked Bacon Lardons are gluten free.

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