Turkeys
Trader Joe's Uncured Turkey Bacon
227 g
Score
- High in salt
- Contains nitrites or nitrates
- Contains added sugars
- No additives
Why it scores 63
Trader Joe's Uncured Turkey Bacon scores 63 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 7.5 points Cultured celery powder (natural nitrite source): Provides nitrite like synthetic curing salts. Regulatory
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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Apple wood Smokes sugar free uncured bacon Organic 8 oz Less salt · No added sugars Score 89 out of 100 , 26 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Uncured Turkey Bacon
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Cultured celery powder (natural nitrite source) minus 7.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.8 g / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Salt 1.8 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 161 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 21.4 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 37.5 = 62.5 → 63
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [9]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 161 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 7.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 21.4 g |
| Salt | 1.8 g |
Serving: 1 slice (28 g)
Ingredients
- Turkey thigh
- water
- seasoning blend (cane sugar, sea salt, paprika, onion powder, white pepper)
- sea salt
- cultured celery powder (moderate concern)
Label text, as published
Turkey thigh, water, seasoning blend (cane sugar, sea salt, paprika, onion powder, white pepper), sea salt, cultured celery powder.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Celery
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)
monographs.iarc.who.int
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“the presence of nitrites and nitrates in foods can give rise to the formation of nitrosamines some of which are carcinogenic.”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk