Hearty Thick Cut Bologna
Processing Score
7.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 17 ingredients, including preservatives and corn syrup. 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
044700010129
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size41 g
Amount per serving
Calories
120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g
14%
Saturated Fat 3.5g
18%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 360mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 4g
Calcium 40mg
3%
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
17 listed · 5 flagged for reviewMECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, PORK, WATER, CORN SYRUP, SALT, GROUND MUSTARD SEED, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM PROPIONATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, BEEF, FLAVOR, SODIUM ASCORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, OLEORESIN CELERY SEED.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Hearty Thick Cut Bologna scores Highly 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.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Other Additives (Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Ascorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Natural Flavors (Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Hearty Thick Cut Bologna'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.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Propionate.
Natural sources but industrial application.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Chloride.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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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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