Curly's, Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork with Barbecue Sauce
Processing Score
9.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 24 ingredients, including high-fructose corn syrup, preservatives and modified ingredients. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
704051701038
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size59 g
Amount per serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g
4%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 430mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate 10g
4%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 10g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
* 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
20 listed · 6 flagged for reviewPORK, WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, TOMATO PASTE, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SUGAR, SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MUSTARD (WATER, VINEGAR, MUSTARD BRAN, SALT), NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, TAMARIND EXTRACT, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE, CARAMEL COLOR, SPICES, GROUND PAPRIKA, MALIC ACID, TOMATO POWDER, CITRIC ACID, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Curly's, Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork with Barbecue Sauce scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Smoke Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Prepared Entrees, this product is more processed than about 53% of the 6,999 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 Curly's, Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork with Barbecue Sauce'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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Malic Acid, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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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