Turkey Bacon
Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 15 ingredients, including preservatives. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
015900051007
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size14 g
Amount per serving
Calories
25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 160mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
8 listed · 3 flagged for reviewPOULTRY INGREDIENTS (MECHANICALLY SEPARATED TURKEY, TURKEY), WATER, SALT, SUGAR, FLAVORING (SALT, SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, SPICE), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Turkey Bacon scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Other Additives (Sodium Erythorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Bacon, Sausage & Hot Dogs, this product is more processed than about 45% of the 6,852 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Turkey Bacon's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Flavoring (Salt, Sugar, Maltodextrin, Natural Smoke Flavor, Spice).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Bacon vs Sausage comparison. You can also see how it fits our Kind Bars and Clif Bars explainers.
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1.0
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1.05.0
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1.03.5
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Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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