Sandwich, white bread, bacon, lettuce and tomato

This white bread sandwich contains bacon, lettuce and tomato. The figures describe a recipe from a University of North London survey of commercial sandwiches. It mainly provides carbohydrate, fat and protein. Per 100g, it contains 24g of carbohydrate, 12g of fat, 8.2g of protein and 1.2g of salt.

Carbohydrate provides energy, while protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues. Bacon contributes salt, which is worth noting for people monitoring their salt intake. The sandwich also contains saturated fat, which may be relevant to those limiting this in their diet. Nutrient content can vary with the ingredients and amounts used. Full figures are in the tables below.