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Greenfield Bacon, Egg, Cheddar Cheese on English Muffin
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Greenfield Bacon, Egg, Cheddar Cheese on English Muffin

Greenfield Natural Meat Co.
16.30 oz
Available at Foodtown
280
Calories
16g
Protein
2g
Sugars
600mg
Sodium
122
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Store placement: You would typically find this item in the refrigerated or frozen prepared-breakfast section of a supermarket, shelved alongside other ready-to-heat breakfast sandwiches, microwaveable skillets, English muffins and breakfast sausage products. It sits near grab-and-go morning items and weekend brunch displays. Occasions: This sandwich reads as a weekday grab-and-go breakfast, back-to-school lunchbox option, or a quick weekend brunch fallback for busy households. Brand positioning: Greenfield Natural Meat Co. presents a small‑scale, “natural” meat-focused image — marketed toward time-pressed parents and shoppers who want a meat-forward, simpler-ingredient alternative to big national microwave brands. The packaging leans into wholesome, small-farm cues and “no nitrates or nitrites added” language. Label characteristics: Expect health-halo claims like “natural” and “uncured,” prominent ingredient callouts (cheddar, whole eggs), and no organic certification listed; kid-friendly flavors (mild cheddar, bacon) rather than explicit cartoon branding. Processing context: In plain language, this is a ready-to-heat, industrially prepared breakfast sandwich made from several preformed components and common food additives and preservatives. Sensory details: Toasted English muffin with a slightly crisp exterior and tender crumb, a soft, set egg patty, mild melted cheddar and slices of smoky, sweetened bacon — warm, savory, slightly sweet from the smoked sugars. Packaging and ritual: Individually wrapped inside a box (16.3 oz multipack), heated in a microwave or toaster oven for 1–3 minutes and eaten handheld on the way out the door or plated at the kitchen table. The overall story: familiar American comfort breakfast made convenient with a “natural” small‑brand spin.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 4
Calories280
% Daily Value*
Total Fat12g15%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol140mg47%
Sodium600mg26%
Total Carbohydrate28g10%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein16g
* 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

Plain, English, Muffin:, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Ascorbic, Acid,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Enzyme,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Whole, Grain, Yellow, Corn, Meal,, Yeast,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Wheat, Gluten,, Sugar,, Salt,, Cultured, Wheat, Flour,, Soybean, Oil,, Calcium, Propionate, (Preservative),, White, Distilled, Vinegar,, Citric, Acid, (Preservative),, DATEM,, Vinegar,, Fumaric, Acid,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Canola, Oil,, Enzymes,, Ascorbic, Acid,, Mono-, and, Diglycerides., Precooked, Egg, Patty:, Whole, Eggs,, Whole, Milk,, Corn, Starch,, Sea, Salt,, Spice., Mild, Cheddar, Cheese:, Cultured, Pasteurized, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Annatto, (Color)., Fully, Cooked, Smoked, Uncured, Bacon, No, Nitrates, or, Nitrites, Added, Except, for, Naturally, Occurring, in, Sea, Salt, and, Cultured, Celery, Extract:, Pork,, Water,, Sea, Salt,, Cultured, Celery, Extract,, Cane, Sugar,, Smoked, Sugar,, Spice, Extract..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Calcium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • Citric Acid - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product is a ready-to-heat industrial formulation composed of multiple processed components and additives (DATEM, mono- and diglycerides, calcium propionate, cultured celery extract, smoked sugars), which aligns with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Greenfield Bacon, Egg, Cheddar Cheese on English Muffin

The term 'healthy' can be quite subjective, but this breakfast option is a solid source of protein with 16 grams per serving. It's great for a quick meal, especially if you're looking for something hearty. However, if you're watching your sodium intake or looking for high-fiber options, you might want to balance it with a side of fruit or veggies.

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
road-trip

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