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Epic Bison Uncured Bacon + Cranberry Bar
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Epic Bison Uncured Bacon + Cranberry Bar

1.3 oz

Poor out of 100 High confidence
  • High in salt
  • High in saturated fat
  • Contains nitrites or nitrates
  • Contains added sugars
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Why it scores 23

Epic Bison Uncured Bacon + Cranberry Bar scores 23 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Bacon: 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. Fruit juice concentrate (sweetener): An added sugar. Strong
  3. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Bison Uncured Bacon + Cranberry Bar

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Ingredients

  • Bacon
    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]
  • Fruit juice concentrate (sweetener)
    Strong An added sugar. [3][4][5]
  • Cultured celery powder (natural nitrite source)
    Regulatory Provides nitrite like synthetic curing salts. [6][7]
subtotal−47.5

Processing

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

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Sugars 16.2 g / 100 g
    Strong High in sugar. [3]
  • Saturated fat 8.1 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in saturated fat. [9]
  • Salt 2 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in salt. [10]
  • Energy 324 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [4]
  • Fiber 5.4 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [4]
subtotal−22
TOTAL 23Poor

100 − 77.5 = 22.5 → 23

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

Can’t score above 79. High in fat, saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [11]

GTIN 00732153029224 · 2026-04-29

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy324 kcal
Fat18.9 g
Saturated fat8.1 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates21.6 g
Sugars16.2 g
Added sugars10.8 g
Fiber5.4 g
Protein18.9 g
Salt2 g

Serving: 1 bar (37 g)

Ingredients

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

Bison, Uncured Bacon - No Nitrates or Nitrites Added (Pork, Water, Sea Salt, Cultured Celery Powder [cultured celery powder, sea salt]), Dried Cranberries (Apple Juice Concentrate, Cranberries), Encapsulated Lactic Acid**, Cultured Celery Powder, Sea Salt.**Not from MilkExcept for those naturally occurring in sea salt and celery powder

Allergens and diets

Contains: Celery

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

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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. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  10. 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

  11. 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