Prepared meats
Applegate Organics Hickory Smoked Uncured Turkey Bacon
8 oz/226 g
Score
- High in salt
- Certified organic
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Applegate Organics Hickory Smoked Uncured Turkey Bacon scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 9 points Salt 2.5 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- plus 4 points Protein 33.3 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
Capped at 79: High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better bacon
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No Sugar Uncured Turkey Bacon Applegate · 12 oz Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Organic No Sugar Added Uncured Turkey Bacon 365 Whole Foods Market · 8 oz Less salt Score 95 out of 100 , 16 points higher -
Hardwood Smoked Uncured Beef Brisket Bacon Thousand Hills · 8 oz Less salt Score 96 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry Trader Joe's · 105 g Less salt Score 95 out of 100 , 16 points higher -
Cracked black pepper uncured chicken bacon Amylu · 8 oz/227 g Less salt Score 94 out of 100 , 15 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Hickory Smoked Uncured Turkey Bacon
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 2.5 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 200 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 33.3 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 13.5 = 86.5 → 87 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 200 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 33.3 g |
| Salt | 2.5 g |
Serving: 28g
Ingredients
Label text, as published
ORGANIC TURKEY**, WATER. CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SEA SALT, CELERY POWDER, ORGANIC ONION 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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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
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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.”
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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