Processing Score
11.2Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
7/10Excellent
The processing score reflects 27 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, preservatives, enriched flour or grain, plus 1 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
888109112172
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size85 g
Amount per serving
Calories
230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat N/A
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 420mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate 47g
17%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 2g Added Sugars
4%
Protein 8g
Calcium 100mg
8%
Iron 2.6mg
14%
Potassium 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
18 listed · 6 flagged for reviewENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SUGAR, YEAST, SALT, CORNMEAL, SOYBEAN OIL, OIL, VINEGAR, DEXTROSE, PRESERVATIVE (CALCIUM PROPIONATE, SORBIC ACID), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CALCIUM SULFATE, ENZYMES, GUAR GUM, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, ASCORBIC ACID, SOY LECITHIN. 525143.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Plain Pre-Sliced Bagels, Plain scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Fats (Hydrogenated Soybean Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Emulsifiers (Mono And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin. 525143): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Bread, this product is more processed than about 48% of the 11,494 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 Plain Pre-Sliced Bagels, Plain'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, Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil, Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Preservative (Calcium Propionate, Sorbic Acid).
Natural sources but industrial application.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Sulfate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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