Luncheon Loaf
Processing Score
8.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 25 ingredients, including preservatives. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
075069154155
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size56 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g
14%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 50mg
17%
Sodium 480mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate 3g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 6g
Calcium 40mg
3%
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
13 listed · 6 flagged for reviewMECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, PORK, WATER, POTATO STARCH, OF: BAKED HAM SEASONING (SUGAR, SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, BARLEY FLOUR, SMOKE FLAVORING), SALT, BROWN SUGAR, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT, VINEGAR, LESS THAN 0.1% SODIUM BENZOATE), SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SMOKE FLAVOR, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Luncheon Loaf scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Meats (Mechanically Separated Chicken): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Other Additives (Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Natural Flavors (Smoke Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Canned Meat, this product is more processed than about 88% of the 755 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 Luncheon Loaf'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: Brown Sugar, Sugar.
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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