Kroger, Pre-Sliced Plain Bagels
Processing Score
10.7Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6.5/10Good
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 Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
011110879622
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size94 g
Amount per serving
Calories
250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g
2%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 480mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate 52g
19%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 8g
Calcium 100mg
8%
Iron 2.7mg
15%
* 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 · 4 flagged for reviewENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SUGAR, YEAST, EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, GUAR GUM, SOYBEAN OIL, WHEAT FLOUR, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, WHEAT GLUTEN, MONOGLYCERIDES, CITRIC ACID, SORBIC ACID, ENZYMES, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN MEAL, PROPIONIC ACID, PHOSPHORIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID ADDED AS A DOUGH CONDITIONER MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, CORN STARCH.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Kroger, Pre-Sliced Plain Bagels 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.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Other Additives (Monoglycerides): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
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 Kroger, Pre-Sliced Plain Bagels' 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.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Each Of The Following: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Propionate.
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid, Phosphoric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid Added As A Dough Conditioner Microcrystalline Cellulose.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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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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