Boar's Head Mortadella
Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 11 ingredients, including preservatives. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
0207274000006
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size56 g
Amount per serving
Calories
160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g
18%
Saturated Fat 5g
25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 560mg
24%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars N/A
Protein 9g
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* 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
11 listed · 3 flagged for reviewPORK, PORK FAT, WATER, SALT, LESS THAN 2% OF: SODIUM CASEINATE (MILK), FLAVORING, DEXTROSE, SPICES, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, GARLIC, SODIUM NITRITE.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Boar's Head Mortadella scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Less Than 2% Of: Sodium Caseinate (Milk)): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Flavoring): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Sodium Erythorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Deli Meats, this product is more processed than about 46% of the 4,591 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 Boar's Head Mortadella'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: Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
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About our scores and this content
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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