Bacon
Greenfield Natural Meat Co. No Sugar Thick Cut Smoked Uncured Bacon
12 oz
Score
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
- Contains nitrites or nitrates
- No additives
Why it scores 75
Greenfield Natural Meat Co. No Sugar Thick Cut Smoked Uncured Bacon scores 75 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 9 points Salt 3.4 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
- 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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The Receipt
No Sugar Thick Cut Smoked Uncured Bacon
Ingredients
- Cultured celery powder (natural nitrite source) minus 7.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 9.1 g / 100 g minus 3.5 points
- Salt 3.4 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 455 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 45.5 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 25 = 75
Can’t score above 79. High in fat, saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 455 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 31.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 9.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 45.5 g |
| Salt | 3.4 g |
Serving: 1 pan fried/grilled slice (11 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
PORK, WATER, SEA SALT, CULTURED CELERY EXTRACT, SPICE EXTRACT.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Celery
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Hickory Smoked Uncured Sunday Bacon Applegate Naturals · 14 g High in saltHigh in saturated fatContains added sugarsNo additives Score 61 out of 100 Good -
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More from Greenfield Natural Meat Co.
Sources
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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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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk