Jimmy Dean
Is Jimmy Dean Simple Scrambles Bacon healthy?
Simple Scrambles Bacon
Longevity Score
52/100
Food Integrity Score
52/100
Limit When Possible
Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.
Quick answer
Limit When Possible
Jimmy Dean simple scrambles bacon is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 52 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100. Good protein from eggs, but processed bacon bits, cheese, and high sodium weigh the profile down. Strengths include high protein (about 24g per serving), simple egg-based ingredient base, and low carbohydrate and minimal sugar, while main considerations include processed bacon with cure and nitrite additives, high sodium (about 720mg per serving), and processed cheese and emulsifiers; saturated fat about 10g.
Longevity Score 52/100Food Integrity Score 52/100
What helped the score?
- High protein (about 24g per serving)
- Simple egg-based ingredient base
- Low carbohydrate and minimal sugar
What held the score back?
- Processed bacon with cure and nitrite additives
- High sodium (about 720mg per serving)
- Processed cheese and emulsifiers; saturated fat about 10g
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Pasteurized Liquid Whole Egg Blend:Pasteurized Liquid Whole Egg, Water, Salt, Citric Acid, Pasteurized ProcessCheddar Cheese: Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Water,Cream, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Sorbic Acid (Preservative),Vegetable Color (Annatto And Paprika Extract Blend), Potato Starch (ProcessingAid) And Natamycin (Preservative), Ready To Eat Bacon Bits: Cured With: Water,Salt, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite. May Contain Sugar,Smoke Flavoring.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Key nutrition
Per serving: 151 g (5.39 oz serving, 1 Servings Per Container)
- Calories29014% DV
- Protein24g48% DV
- Total Carbs2g1% DV
- Fiber0g0% DV
- Total Fat21g27% DV
- Saturated Fat10g50% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Jimmy Dean Simple Scrambles Bacon
- Brand
- Jimmy Dean
- Category
- Meat & Poultry (source: Meat/Poultry/Other Animals - Prepared/Processed)
- GTIN / UPC
00077900650482- Serving size
- 151 g (5.39 oz serving, 1 Servings Per Container)
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
How this product may fit different goals
The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.
Low-Spike Stability
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Lower net carbs (2g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher saturated fat (10g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Higher protein (24g)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Low sugar (1g)
Appetite & Portion Awareness
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Helpful protein (24g)
Athletic Fueling
Watch-outsAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower carbs for fueling (2g)
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Recovery protein (24g)
Strength & Protein Focus
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: High protein (24g)
Vegetarian
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Meat/seafood ingredients (Mentions "bacon". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "bacon", "milk", "cream". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "bacon", "milk", "cream". See ingredients for details.)
Pescatarian
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Land-meat ingredients (Mentions "bacon". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Lower net carbs (2g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Keto-Style Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Very low net carbs (2g)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Common ultra-processed markers (Mentions "sodium nitrite". See ingredients for details.)
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Common ultra-processed markers (Mentions "sodium nitrite". See ingredients for details.)
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Common ultra-processed markers (Mentions "sodium nitrite". See ingredients for details.)
Mediterranean-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher saturated fat (10g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Dairy ingredients (Mentions "milk", "cream", "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
Healthy Fat Focus
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Higher saturated fat (10g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Common questions about this product
Is Jimmy Dean Simple Scrambles Bacon highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Jimmy Dean Simple Scrambles Bacon shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Jimmy Dean Simple Scrambles Bacon: 0g added sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: High protein (about 24g per serving); Simple egg-based ingredient base; Low carbohydrate and minimal sugar.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Processed bacon with cure and nitrite additives; High sodium (about 720mg per serving); Processed cheese and emulsifiers; saturated fat about 10g.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same meat & poultry differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information
Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
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