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Bubba Burger Bacon Cheddar
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Bubba Burger Bacon Cheddar

Bubba Burger
32 oz
Available at Foodtown
450
Calories
26g
Protein
1g
Sugars
460mg
Sodium
50
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bubba Burger Bacon Cheddar is a frozen 32 oz pack of ready-to-cook beef patties that you’ll most often find in the supermarket’s frozen meats aisle — shelved with other frozen burgers, formed beef patties, and nearby frozen breakfast items like sausage links and bacon. It reads like a backyard-grill promise: 100% USDA beef chuck mixed with real cheddar and bacon, pitched toward weekend cookouts, quick family dinners, and any impromptu grill session where convenience and flavor matter. The brand leans into rugged, all-American cues — hearty, protein-forward, and outdoorsy — aimed at families and adults who want a satisfying, meaty meal without lengthy prep. Its label carries health-adjacent language (gluten free, high in protein) and marketing claims such as 'no fillers' and 'no preservatives' that create a natural-sounding halo, though the ingredient list shows processed cheese components and cured bacon. In plain terms, this is a formed, frozen convenience product that mixes whole cuts of beef with processed cheese and cured meat inclusions. Sensory impressions: patties are dense and juicy when cooked, with pockets of melty processed cheddar and salty bacon bits that add chew and umami; texture is tender but compact from manufacturing and freezing. Packaging is typical — sealed plastic and cardboard for freezer display — and the ritual is simple: straight from freezer to skillet or grill in about ten minutes, making it ideal for last-minute guests or casual weekend feasts. Overall, it’s positioned as flavorful, fast, and familiar — a convenience-forward take on the classic American burger.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 6
Calories450
% Daily Value*
Total Fat38g49%
Saturated Fat18g90%
Trans Fat1.5g
Cholesterol100mg33%
Sodium460mg20%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Total Sugars1g
Protein26g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Chuck, Beef,, Pasteurized, Processed, Cheddar, Cheese, [(Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Water,, Milk, Fat,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Sodium, Hexametaphosphate,, Salt,, Artificial, Color,, Potato, Starch,, Cornstarch,, Powdered, Cellulose, (Added, to, Prevent, Caking)],, Bacon, (Cured, with, Water,, Salt,, Sugar,, Sodium, Nitrite,, May, Contain, Natural, Smoke, Flavoring,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Sodium, Erythorbate,, Sodium, Ascorbate)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Phosphate - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Nitrite - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Erythorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Ascorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Artificial Color - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains processed cheese with emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial color and powdered cellulose, plus cured bacon and frozen formed patties, characteristic of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Bubba Burger Bacon Cheddar

The Bubba Burger Bacon Cheddar can be a tasty option for those looking for a protein-packed meal, with 26 grams of protein per burger. However, it’s worth noting that it has a higher fat content, particularly saturated fat. So, if you're watching your fat intake or trying to eat more plant-based meals, this might not be your go-to choice.

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