Original Bacon
Ultra-processed meat high in sodium and nitrites with cancer links; minimal nutritional upside leads to low score.
Cook thoroughly to 160°F internal temperature. Contains sodium nitrite; processed meats linked to higher cancer risk per health authorities. High sodium - consume in moderation.
What's the verdict?
This classic bacon is produced from select pork and cured with a solution of water, salt, sugar, dextrose, sodium erythorbate, and sodium nitrite. It offers high protein but is an ultra-processed meat high in sodium with additives that raise health concerns.
Ingredients
6 listed · 4 flagged · estimated by AI, check the label- Water (Solvent/Carrier)
Acts as a vehicle for dissolving and distributing curing agents with no nutritional contribution or direct health effects for the consumer.
- Salt (Preservative/Flavor Enhancer)Caution
Essential for flavor and microbial control but high sodium levels contribute to elevated blood pressure, fluid retention, and long-term cardiovascular strain.
- Sugar (Sweetener/Flavor Balancer)Caution
Provides subtle sweetness to offset saltiness; as an added sugar it increases caloric density without fiber or micronutrients, potentially impacting glycemic response and weight management.
- Dextrose (Sweetener/Curing Accelerator)Caution
Corn-derived glucose that aids browning during cooking; rapidly absorbed carbohydrate with high glycemic load that may cause blood sugar fluctuations and adds to daily sugar intake.
- Sodium Erythorbate (Antioxidant/Curing Agent)Beneficial
Synthetic form of vitamin C that speeds curing and inhibits harmful nitrosamine formation from nitrites, offering a mitigating benefit against certain processing risks in moderate amounts.
- Sodium Nitrite (Preservative/Color Fixative)Caution
Prevents botulism and creates characteristic pink color and cured taste; forms potentially carcinogenic nitrosamines when heated, linked to increased colorectal cancer risk with frequent consumption.
Nutrition
| calories | 80 |
|---|---|
| total fat | 7 |
| saturated fat | 2.5 |
| cholesterol | 20 |
| sodium | 370 |
| protein | 6 |
| iron | 0.2 |
| potassium | 80 |
None: trans fat, total carbohydrate, dietary fiber, sugars, vitamin d, calcium.
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