Boone’s analysis puts Pret A Manger Bacon, Cheese & Jalapeño Pastry at 30% of an adult’s daily calories, 74% of the daily salt limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 1.4 teaspoons of free sugar.
How many calories are in Pret A Manger Bacon, Cheese & Jalapeño Pastry? It contains 591 kcal, 36g of fat (22g saturated), 5.8g of sugar and 2.2g of salt.
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Nutrition information
Nutrition information: Pret A Manger Bacon, Cheese & Jalapeño Pastry
| Energy | 591 kcal |
| Fat | 36g |
| of which saturates | 22g |
| Carbohydrate | 49g |
| of which sugars | 5.8g |
| Fibre | 2.3g |
| Protein | 16g |
| Salt | 2.2g |
Nutrition figures are Pret UK published data per serving as sold, taken from Pret UK's published product pages (pret.co.uk, October 2026). Boone converts the figures to the portion and age comparisons on this page.
Pret A Manger Bacon, Cheese & Jalapeño Pastry contains 591 kcal, which is 30% of the 2,000 kcal adult daily reference intake. It provides 36g of total fat, of which 22g is saturated, 5.8g of sugar, 2.2g of salt, 16g of protein and 2.3g of fibre.
The saturated fat content of 22g represents 110% of the adult daily guideline of 20g.
Pret publishes figures both per serving and per 100g, which puts the portion at about 175g and 338 kcal per 100g.
Pret describes it as: Flaky, golden pastry filled with smoked bacon, melty cheese, sweet caramelised onion and a touch of jalapeño for a gentle kick. Served warm, delicious, and with just the right amount of heat.
Sugar in Pret A Manger Bacon, Cheese & Jalapeño Pastry
Pret A Manger Bacon, Cheese & Jalapeño Pastry contains 5.8g of free sugar per serving (1.4 teaspoons). Moderate sugar
The NHS free sugar limit is 30g per day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6. Free sugar excludes the sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit.
Free sugar by portion: Pret A Manger Bacon, Cheese & Jalapeño Pastry
| Portion | Adult (female)
30g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
30g | Age 7 to 10
24g | Age 4 to 6
19g |
|---|
| Per portion | 5.8g
19% | 5.8g
19% | 5.8g
19% | 5.8g
24% | 5.8g
31% |
| Teaspoons | 1.4 tsp |
Boone calculates these percentages from Pret UK's published product pages (pret.co.uk, October 2026) against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.
Salt in Pret A Manger Bacon, Cheese & Jalapeño Pastry
Pret A Manger Bacon, Cheese & Jalapeño Pastry contains 2.2g of salt per serving. High salt
Children have lower salt limits: 3g per day for ages 4 to 6, 5g for ages 7 to 10.
Salt by portion: Pret A Manger Bacon, Cheese & Jalapeño Pastry
| Portion | Adult (female)
6g | Adult (male)
6g | Age 11 to 17
6g | Age 7 to 10
5g | Age 4 to 6
3g |
|---|
| Per portion | 2.2g
37% | 2.2g
37% | 2.2g
37% | 2.2g
45% | 2.2g
74% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Pret UK's published product pages (pret.co.uk, October 2026) against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.
Calories in Pret A Manger Bacon, Cheese & Jalapeño Pastry
Pret A Manger Bacon, Cheese & Jalapeño Pastry contains 591 kcal per serving. High calorie share
Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.
Calories by portion: Pret A Manger Bacon, Cheese & Jalapeño Pastry
| Portion | Adult (female)
2000 kcal | Adult (male)
2500 kcal | Age 11 to 17
1936 kcal | Age 7 to 10
1553 kcal | Age 4 to 6
1291 kcal |
|---|
| Per portion | 591 kcal
30% | 591 kcal
24% | 591 kcal
31% | 591 kcal
38% | 591 kcal
46% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Pret UK's published product pages (pret.co.uk, October 2026) against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.
Saturated fat in Pret A Manger Bacon, Cheese & Jalapeño Pastry
Pret A Manger Bacon, Cheese & Jalapeño Pastry contains 22g of saturated fat per serving. High saturated fat
The saturated fat guideline is 20g a day for women and 30g for men, and lower again for children.
Saturated fat by portion: Pret A Manger Bacon, Cheese & Jalapeño Pastry
| Portion | Adult (female)
20g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
20g | Age 7 to 10
18g | Age 4 to 6
16g |
|---|
| Per portion | 22g
110% | 22g
73% | 22g
110% | 22g
122% | 22g
137% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Pret UK's published product pages (pret.co.uk, October 2026) against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.
Fibre in Pret A Manger Bacon, Cheese & Jalapeño Pastry
Pret A Manger Bacon, Cheese & Jalapeño Pastry contains 2.3g of fibre per serving. Low fibre
Fibre is the one figure here that is a target to reach rather than a limit to stay under. UK guidance is 30g a day for adults, 25g for ages 11 to 17, 20g for ages 7 to 10 and 15g for ages 4 to 6.
Fibre by portion: Pret A Manger Bacon, Cheese & Jalapeño Pastry
| Portion | Adult (female)
30g | Adult (male)
30g | Age 11 to 17
25g | Age 7 to 10
20g | Age 4 to 6
15g |
|---|
| Per portion | 2.3g
8% | 2.3g
8% | 2.3g
9% | 2.3g
12% | 2.3g
15% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Pret UK's published product pages (pret.co.uk, October 2026) against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach, so a high percentage there is a good thing. For guidance only.
Ultra-processed food: what is really in it
Processing and additives: Pret A Manger Bacon, Cheese & Jalapeño Pastry
Reading the ingredient list closely, Pret A Manger Bacon, Cheese & Jalapeño Pastry contains preservatives and antioxidants. These are not there to add nutritional value. They make industrial production and distribution possible.
Preservatives
Slow the growth of bacteria, yeasts and moulds in centrally prepared components. Found in the smoked bacon.
Antioxidants
Slow the natural oxidation of fats, so components keep their colour and flavour. Found in the smoked bacon.
Boone classifies Pret A Manger Bacon, Cheese & Jalapeño Pastry as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed, based on Pret’s published ingredient list. NOVA groups foods by how far they are from their whole-food form, not by how nutritious they are. A group 4 food is not automatically unhealthy, and a group 1 food is not automatically healthy.
Pret A Manger Bacon, Cheese & Jalapeño Pastry contains at least 26 distinct ingredients: 21 raw and 5 manufactured. Raw means something you could buy and cook with at home; manufactured means a substance that only exists as an output of industrial processing.
Ingredient count: Pret A Manger Bacon, Cheese & Jalapeño Pastry
The 5 manufactured ingredients
calcium carbonate, niacin, iron, folic acid, thiamin.
The 21 raw ingredients
wheat flour, butter, water, soft cheese, smoked bacon, onion, rapeseed oil, cracked black pepper, mature cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, potato, white wine vinegar, pasteurised egg, green jalapeño, salt, sugar, garlic purée, lemon zest, parsley, cornflour, yeast.
Boone counts every distinct ingredient named in Pret’s published list, including those inside components such as bread or sauces, and removes duplicates, so salt appearing in several components counts once. Where an additive class is followed by a named substance, the substance is counted. Every figure here is a minimum.
Allergens at a glance
Pret A Manger Bacon, Cheese & Jalapeño Pastry contains cereals containing gluten, eggs and milk.
Allergen information: Pret A Manger Bacon, Cheese & Jalapeño Pastry
| Allergen | Status |
|---|
| Cereals containing gluten | Contains |
| Crustaceans | Not declared |
| Eggs | Contains |
| Fish | Not declared |
| Peanuts | Not declared |
| Soya | Not declared |
| Milk | Contains |
| Tree nuts | Not declared |
| Celery | Not declared |
| Mustard | Not declared |
| Sesame | Not declared |
| Sulphites | Not declared |
| Lupin | Not declared |
| Molluscs | Not declared |
Contains = declared by Pret on the product page. Not declared = not listed as an ingredient allergen; Pret prepares food in shops where all 14 allergens are handled, so it cannot guarantee any item is free from them. Source: Pret UK product pages and allergen guide (8 September 2026).
