Sliced Bologna
Processing Score
7.6Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 18 ingredients, including preservatives, corn syrup and modified ingredients. 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
090046884306
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size56 g
Amount per serving
Calories
150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g
15%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 35mg
12%
Sodium 670mg
29%
Total Carbohydrate 3g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 6g
Calcium 20mg
2%
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
16 listed · 5 flagged for reviewMECHANICALLY SEPARATED TURKEY AND MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, PORK, WATER, CORN SYRUP, SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, DEXTROSE, SODIUM LACTATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, BEEF, FLAVORINGS, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, EXTRACT OF PAPRIKA. VINEGAR PICKLE INGREDIENTS: VINEGAR, RED PEPPER.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Sliced Bologna scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Meats (Mechanically Separated Turkey And Mechanically Separated Chicken): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (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 Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Flavorings): 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 Sliced 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.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Erythorbate.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Lactate, Sodium Phosphate.
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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