Hormel, Black Label, Brown Sugar
Processing Score
5.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 9 ingredients, including preservatives and natural flavoring. 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
037600137744
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size15 g
Amount per serving
Calories
70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
6%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg
5%
Sodium 280mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 5g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0mg
0%
* 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
7 listed · 3 flagged for reviewCURED WITH WATER, SALT, BROWN SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, NATURAL FLAVOR (WATER, NATURAL FLAVORS), SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Hormel, Black Label, Brown Sugar 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 Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor (Water, Natural Flavors)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Hormel, Black Label, Brown Sugar'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.
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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