Sliced bacon
Jones Uncured Canadian Bacon
24 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains added sugars
- No additives
Why it scores 55
Jones Uncured Canadian Bacon scores 55 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 9 points Salt 2.6 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
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 Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 89 out of 100 , 34 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 Canadian Bacon
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 2.6 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Protein 19.6 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 45.5 = 54.5 → 55
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). [7]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 118 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Added sugars | 2 g |
| Protein | 19.6 g |
| Salt | 2.6 g |
Serving: 3 slices (51 g)
Ingredients
- Pork
- water
- sugar (high concern)
- vinegar and lemon juice concentrate
- sea salt
- seasoning (natural flavorings, sea salt)
Label text, as published
Pork, water, sugar, vinegar and lemon juice concentrate, sea salt, seasoning (natural flavorings, sea salt).
Allergens and diets
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More sliced bacon on GoodSwap
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Original Bacon Hormel Black Label · 16 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fatContains nitrites or nitrates Score 21 out of 100 Poor -
Applewood Thick Cut Bacon Wright · 1.5 lb High in saltHigh in saturated fatContains nitrites or nitratesContains added sugars Score 31 out of 100 Poor -
Bacon Thick Cut Smithfield · 16 oz High in saltHigh in saturated fatContains nitrites or nitratesContains added sugars Score 39 out of 100 Poor -
Hickory Thick Cut Bacon Real Wood Smoked Wright Brand · 24 oz High in saltHigh in saturated fatContains nitrites or nitratesContains added sugars Score 39 out of 100 Poor -
Original uncured bacon Hormel · 120 g High in saltHigh in saturated fatContains nitrites or nitratesContains added sugars Score 54 out of 100 Okay -
Thick Cut Bacon Oscar Mayer · 16 oz High in saltHigh in saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 Good
More from Jones
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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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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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
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org