Is Jimmy Dean Hardwood Smoked Bacon Pieces healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 58/100 (grade C). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (1520 mg) and saturated fat (11.6 g). Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Nitrite and Smoke Flavoring are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Jimmy Dean Hardwood Smoked Bacon Pieces?

In label order (largest amount first): CURED WITH: Water, salt, sugar, sodium phosphate, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite. May contain smoke flavoring..

Does Jimmy Dean Hardwood Smoked Bacon Pieces contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Sodium Phosphate (worth noting): Excessive intake of phosphates may be linked to health concerns such as kidney issues. Sodium Nitrite (worth noting): Excessive intake may be linked to health concerns such as nitrosamine formation, which is potentially carcinogenic. Smoke Flavoring (worth noting): Regulatory position varies depending on the specific type and source of smoke flavoring.

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Jimmy Dean Hardwood Smoked Bacon Pieces

Name: Jimmy Dean Hardwood Smoked Bacon Pieces
Brand: Jimmy Dean
SKU: 00077900000898

Jimmy Dean

Listed as: Jimmy Dean Fully Cooked Hardwood Smoked 3/8 Bacon Pieces

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

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Sodium PhosphateWorth noting
Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in India
Excessive intake of phosphates may be linked to health concerns such as kidney issues.
Worth knowing: Commonly used as an emulsifier or stabilizer in processed foods.
Depends on amount
Sodium NitriteWorth noting
Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in India · Permitted with limits in US · Permitted with limits in Canada
Excessive intake may be linked to health concerns such as nitrosamine formation, which is potentially carcinogenic.
Worth knowing: Used as a preservative in cured meats; some consumers avoid it due to debated health risks.
Depends on amount · Evidence debated

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TrustPick Health Score

58/100 · C

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: Tyson Foods Inc.
Serving size: 100 g (100 GRAM)
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1CURED WITH: Water
2salt
3sugar
4sodium phosphate
5sodium erythorbate
6sodium nitrite. May contain smoke flavoring.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)
Energy	411 kcal	411 kcal
Fat	29.6 g	29.6 g
of which saturated	11.6 g	11.6 g
of which trans	0.1 g	0.1 g
Carbohydrate	3.2 g	3.2 g
of which sugars	0.8 g	0.8 g
of which added sugars	0.8 g	0.8 g
Fibre	0.8 g	0.8 g
Protein	32.8 g	32.8 g
Sodium	1520 mg	1520 mg

Questions about Jimmy Dean Hardwood Smoked Bacon Pieces

Is Jimmy Dean Hardwood Smoked Bacon Pieces healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 58/100 (grade C). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (1520 mg) and saturated fat (11.6 g). Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Nitrite and Smoke Flavoring are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Jimmy Dean Hardwood Smoked Bacon Pieces?: In label order (largest amount first): CURED WITH: Water, salt, sugar, sodium phosphate, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite. May contain smoke flavoring..
Does Jimmy Dean Hardwood Smoked Bacon Pieces contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Sodium Phosphate (worth noting): Excessive intake of phosphates may be linked to health concerns such as kidney issues. Sodium Nitrite (worth noting): Excessive intake may be linked to health concerns such as nitrosamine formation, which is potentially carcinogenic. Smoke Flavoring (worth noting): Regulatory position varies depending on the specific type and source of smoke flavoring.

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