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Godshalls Turkey Bacon, Smoked Sliced
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Godshalls Turkey Bacon, Smoked Sliced

Godshall's
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
50
Calories
6g
Protein
1g
Sugars
220mg
Sodium
17
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Godshall's Turkey Bacon, Smoked Sliced arrives on the refrigerated meat shelf alongside other breakfast proteins and deli sliced meats — think near pork bacon, pre-cooked sausage links, and packaged cold cuts. Shoppers usually spot it in the center door cases with other shelf-stable or vacuum-sealed smoked meats, often grouped with products marketed as lower-fat or 'lighter' breakfast options. It suits quick weekday breakfasts, weekend brunches, and sandwich-building runs for back-to-school lunches or meal-prep sessions. The brand leans into a pragmatic, American small-family-company identity: a no-frills alternative to pork bacon targeted at shoppers seeking familiarity with a slightly healthier spin. Packaging tends to be clear plastic over a shaped tray or vacuum pouch that shows thin, uniform slices; labels emphasize 'smoked' turkey and may highlight calorie or fat comparisons versus pork bacon, creating a mild health halo without organic or artisanal claims. There is little kid-focused branding — it’s sold to practical households rather than as a novelty for children. In plain processing terms, this is a processed, cured meat product: turkey is seasoned, cured with nitrite-based preservatives and other functional additives, then smoked and sliced. Sensory notes: slices are thin, pliable and slightly moist straight from the pack; when pan-fried they brown and crisp at the edges but stay chewier and leaner than traditional bacon. Rituals around it are simple and routine — popped into a skillet for a breakfast sandwich, layered on a salad, or crumbled into a pasta for quick flavor and smoky aroma.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 12
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Total Sugars1g
Protein6g
* 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

Turkey, Thigh,, Turkey,, Water,, Potassium, Lactate,, Dextrose,, Salt,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Sugar,, Sodium, Diacetate,, Sodium, Erythorbate,, Sodium, Nitrite..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Nitrite - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

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 several industrial additives and curing agents (sodium nitrite, sodium erythorbate, potassium lactate, sodium phosphate) and is a smoked, sliced processed meat product, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Godshalls Turkey Bacon, Smoked Sliced

When we talk about health, it’s all about context! Godshall's Turkey Bacon is lower in calories and fat compared to traditional pork bacon, making it a nice alternative for those looking to cut back. It’s packed with protein, which is great for muscle maintenance, but keep in mind it does contain sodium and preservatives, so moderation is key!

Perfect For

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back-to-school
meal-prep-sunday

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