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Levi Grazai Bistro Favorites Black Forest Uncured Ham
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Levi Grazai Bistro Favorites Black Forest Uncured Ham

8 oz

Poor out of 100 High confidence
  • High in salt
  • Contains nitrites or nitrates
  • Contains added sugars
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Why it scores 38

Levi Grazai Bistro Favorites Black Forest Uncured Ham scores 38 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Ham: IARC classifies processed meat (cured, salted, smoked or fermented) as Group 1, based on colorectal cancer; each 50 g eaten daily is linked to an 18% higher risk. Regulatory
  2. Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  3. Salt 2.5 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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The Receipt

Black Forest Uncured Ham

START100

Ingredients

  • Ham
    Regulatory IARC classifies processed meat (cured, salted, smoked or fermented) as Group 1, based on colorectal cancer; each 50 g eaten daily is linked to an 18% higher risk. [1][2]
  • Sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [3][4][5]
  • Cultured celery powder (natural nitrite source)
    Regulatory Provides nitrite like synthetic curing salts. [6][7]
  • Yeast extract
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [8]
subtotal−49

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [8]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 2.5 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in salt. [9]
  • Protein 17.3 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [4]
subtotal−5
TOTAL 38Poor

100 − 62 = 38

Can’t score above 79. Contains ham, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3][4][5]

Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [10]

GTIN 00051900807459 · 2026-05-17

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy107 kcal
Fat3.8 g
Saturated fat1 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates1.9 g
Sugars1.9 g
Added sugars1.9 g
Fiber0 g
Protein17.3 g
Salt2.5 g

Serving: 52g

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

HAM, WATER, SALT. LESS THAN 2% VINEGAR, SUGAR, CULTURED CELERY JUICE POWDER, CHERRY POWDER, CITRUS EXTRACT, YEAST EXTRACT.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Celery

  • Not vegan
  • Not vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Healthiest hams in the US

Sources

  1. IARC Monographs evaluate consumption of red meat and processed meat (Press Release No. 240)

    International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO) · Oct 26, 2015 · IARC

    “Processed meat was classified as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1), based on sufficient evidence in humans that the consumption of processed meat causes colorectal cancer.”

    iarc.who.int

  2. Carcinogenicity of consumption of red and processed meat (IARC Monographs Vol. 114 working group summary)

    The Lancet Oncology · December 2015 · IARC

    doi.org

  3. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  4. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  5. Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

    “Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  6. Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)

    International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO) · IARC

    monographs.iarc.who.int

  7. Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2108 of 6 October 2023 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 and the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 as regards food additives nitrites (E 249–250) and nitrates (E 251–252)

    European Union (Official Journal) · Oct 6, 2023 · Law

    “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

  8. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  9. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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

  10. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk