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Jimmy Dean Simple Scrambles Bacon: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Jimmy Dean simple scrambles bacon received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and high additive load. The egg and cheese base is recognizable, but the bacon bits and cheese sauce layers add several preservatives, curing agents, phosphates, and color/flavor helpers. This reads as a convenience product built for shelf life and consistency, so it's better as an occasional pick than a daily staple. Main considerations include sodium nitrite and sodium erythorbate in the bacon bits, sorbic acid and natamycin as preservatives, and phosphate and citrate emulsifying salts in the cheese. Simpler options: cook fresh bacon or sausage and scramble with real cheddar and eggs; look for bacon with a shorter ingredient list and no added phosphates or nitrites.
Food Integrity Score 52/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- High additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Sodium nitrite and sodium erythorbate in the bacon bits
- Sorbic acid and natamycin as preservatives
- Phosphate and citrate emulsifying salts in the cheese
Simpler options to consider
- Cook fresh bacon or sausage and scramble with real cheddar and eggs
- Look for bacon with a shorter ingredient list and no added phosphates or nitrites
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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
Food Integrity results
Simple Scrambles Bacon
Jimmy Dean
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Sodium nitrite, sodium erythorbate, sorbic acid, and natamycin show this product relies on preservation chemistry beyond the eggs and cheese.
Consider This
Sodium phosphate, sodium citrate, potato starch, annatto/paprika color, and smoke flavoring suggest a formulated, texture-and-appearance engineered profile.
Good Substitutes
Scramble eggs with real cheddar and cook fresh bacon or sausage at home for a shorter, recognizable ingredient list.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThe egg and cheese base is recognizable, but the bacon bits and cheese sauce layers add several preservatives, curing agents, phosphates, and color/flavor helpers. This reads as a convenience product built for shelf life and consistency, so it's better as an occasional pick than a daily staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Sodium nitrite and sodium erythorbate in the bacon bits
- Sorbic acid and natamycin as preservatives
- Phosphate and citrate emulsifying salts in the cheese
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Sodium Nitrite — Curing agent commonly flagged in cured meats.
- Sorbic Acid (Preservative) — Shelf-life preservative.
- Natamycin (Preservative) — Antifungal preservative.
- Smoke Flavoring — Flavor system with limited specificity.
- Vegetable Color (Annatto And Paprika Extract Blend) — Added color for appearance.
Highest concern ingredients
- Sodium Nitrite (7/10) — Curing agent commonly flagged in cured meats.
- Sodium Phosphate (6/10) — Texture-control phosphate used in process cheese.
- Sorbic Acid (Preservative) (6/10) — Preservative added for shelf-life extension.
Better choice tips
- Cook fresh bacon or sausage and scramble with real cheddar and eggs.
- Look for bacon with a shorter ingredient list and no added phosphates or nitrites.
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.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Sodium NitriteConcern 7/10 — Higher concernCuring agentWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Curing agent
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Curing agent commonly flagged in processed meat discussions.
Additional note
Curing agent used in cured meats.
Family watchlist
Curing agent commonly flagged in cured meats.
Sodium PhosphateConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifying saltWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifying salt
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Functional phosphate used to stabilize processed cheese texture.
Additional note
Phosphate salt used to control texture and melt.
Family watchlist
Phosphate additive used for texture control.
Sorbic Acid (Preservative)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Preservative included mainly to slow microbial spoilage.
Additional note
Preservative added to extend shelf life.
Family watchlist
Preservative used for shelf-life extension.
Natamycin (Preservative)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Antifungal preservative used to extend shelf life.
Additional note
Antifungal preservative used on the cheese.
Family watchlist
Preservative used for mold control.
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Sodium PhosphatesConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernPhosphate additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Phosphate additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Phosphate additive used to retain moisture and texture.
Additional note
Phosphate salts used in cured bacon.
Family watchlist
Phosphate additive used for moisture retention.
Smoke FlavoringConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernFlavoringWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Flavor system used to create smoky taste without wood smoke.
Additional note
Flavor system used to mimic smoked character.
Family watchlist
Flavoring system that is less specifically described.
Sodium CitrateConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Functional salt used to keep cheese sauces smooth.
Additional note
Salt of citric acid used as an emulsifying agent.
Family watchlist
Emulsifying salt used for texture control.
Vegetable Color (Annatto And Paprika Extract Blend)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Added color improves appearance rather than core nutrition.
Additional note
Plant-derived color blend used for appearance.
Family watchlist
Color additive used to adjust appearance.
Ready To Eat Bacon BitsConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernProcessed meat
What this is
Processed meat
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Cured bacon pieces carry processed-meat formulation concerns.
Additional note
Cured, pre-cooked bacon pieces.
Sodium ErythorbateConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernCuring agentWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Curing agent
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Functional curing accelerator used in cured meats.
Additional note
Curing accelerator used with nitrites.
Family watchlist
Curing accelerator used in processed meats.
Citric AcidConcern 4/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Functional acid added for pH and tartness control in formulated foods.
Additional note
Acidulant commonly used as a formulation helper.
Pasteurized Process Cheddar CheeseConcern 4/10 — Mild concernProcessed cheese
What this is
Processed cheese
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Process cheese is engineered for melt and shelf stability.
Additional note
Process cheese with emulsifying salts and stabilizers.
Potato Starch (Processing Aid)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernProcessing aidAdditive
What this is
Processing aid
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined starch used to support processing and texture.
Additional note
Starch used as a processing aid.
May Contain SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerVague label term
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Sugar may be present in unspecified amounts.
Additional note
Possible sugar presence, not clearly specified.
Pasteurized Liquid Whole Egg BlendConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Pasteurization is expected for liquid eggs; mild processing only.
Additional note
Pasteurized liquid eggs with minimal added ingredients.
Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Cheddar is a recognizable fermented dairy food.
Additional note
Traditional cheddar with cultures and enzymes.
Cured WithConcern 2/10 — Very low concernLabel phraseVague label term
What this is
Label phrase
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Transparency Context
Why it matters
Phrase introduces the curing ingredients listed after it.
Additional note
Label phrase introducing curing agents.
Pasteurized Liquid Whole EggConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Recognizable whole-food base with expected pasteurization.
Additional note
Pasteurized whole eggs, category-normal processing.
SaltConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Common seasoning with low concern at this amount.
Additional note
Basic seasoning salt.
CreamConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Recognizable dairy ingredient.
Additional note
Dairy cream with a simple profile.
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Neutral base ingredient with no integrity concern.
Additional note
Basic water used in the blend.
Water (cheese sauce)Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Neutral base ingredient.
Additional note
Water used in the cheese component.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close the ingredient profile is to simple, recognizable foods. It is not a medical safety rating. 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.
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.
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: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
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: Protein ingredients (Mentions "egg", "bacon". See ingredients for details.)
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: Protein ingredients (Mentions "egg", "bacon". See ingredients for details.)
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "egg", "bacon". See ingredients for details.)
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: Protein ingredients (Mentions "egg", "bacon". See ingredients for details.)
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: Protein ingredients (Mentions "egg", "bacon". See ingredients for details.)
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: Protein ingredients (Mentions "egg", "bacon". See ingredients for details.)
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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
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: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
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
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Spike Stability
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
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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