Bacon Ends & Pieces, Bacon
Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 7 ingredients, including MSG and preservatives. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
009400001105
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size16 g
Amount per serving
Calories
80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
10%
Saturated Fat 39g
195%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 110mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 1g
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, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SUGAR. SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, HYDROLYZED SOY AND CORN PROTEIN, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SODIUM NITRITE.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Bacon Ends & Pieces, Bacon 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): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): 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 Bacon Ends & Pieces, Bacon'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: Sugar. Sodium Erythorbate.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Bacon vs Sausage comparison.
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1.06.5
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1.0
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Swift Premium, Pork Loin Back Ribs
1.05.0
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1.03.5
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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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