Swanson Meat Pork Bbq
Processing Score
7.6Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
7/10Excellent
The processing score reflects 26 ingredients, including modified ingredients and emulsifiers or gums. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
00051000222572
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size85 g
Amount per serving
Calories
90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g
2%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 35mg
12%
Sodium 280mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate 9g
3%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 11g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
Potassium 140mg
3%
* 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
22 listed · 11 flagged for reviewPORK, WATER, SUGAR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, FRUCTOSE, DEHYDRATED VINEGAR (MALTODEXTRIN, WHITE VINEGAR), SALT, BROWN SUGAR, DEHYDRATED TOMATOES, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SMOKE FLAVORING, DEHYDRATED MOLASSES (MOLASSES, MALTODEXTRIN), PAPRIKA FOR COLOR, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED ONIONS, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MALIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, CARAMEL COLOR, SPICES, ACETIC ACID.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Swanson Meat Pork Bbq scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Smoke Flavoring): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Beef, Pork & Lamb, this product is more processed than about 77% of the 4,915 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 Swanson Meat Pork Bbq'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, Fructose, Brown Sugar, Dehydrated Molasses (Molasses, Maltodextrin).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Acetic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate 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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