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Kingsford Baby Back Pork Ribs
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Kingsford Baby Back Pork Ribs

Kingsford
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
260
Calories
11g
Protein
26g
Sugars
820mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
36
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kingsford Baby Back Pork Ribs arrive in the refrigerated prepared-meats case or near the deli/prepared foods island, often displayed beside other ready-to-heat proteins, marinated cuts, and tubs of barbecue sauce. You might also find it on sale in seasonal endcaps during summer grilling season. This 24-oz fully cooked rack sells to shoppers planning quick weeknight dinners, last-minute game-day spreads, or easy backyard gatherings—customers looking for the barbecue flavor without the full cook time. The brand leans into Americana barbecue culture: smoky, casual, family-oriented, and geared toward time-pressed households that still want an authentic backyard-Rib experience. Marketing emphasizes convenience and tradition, with packaging art showing saucy ribs and picnic settings, targeting parents, busy adults, and barbecue enthusiasts who value ease. The label uses health-halo language like "All natural" and "minimally processed" and highlights "no artificial ingredients," but it does not carry organic certification; nutrition panels and front claims draw attention away from high sodium and sugar content. In plain processing terms, the ribs are fully cooked and sauced in a commercial facility and packaged for reheating. Sensory notes: the product offers a glossy, sticky-sweet BBQ glaze with visible spice flecks and a tender, pull-apart texture when warmed; muscle fibers separated by fat provide that classic rib chew. Packaging is typically a vacuum-sealed plastic tray or sealed pouch that heats in oven or microwave, making reheating a simple ritual—unwrap, warm, plate, and serve family-style at a picnic table or on a game-day platter. The overall story is convenience-driven barbecue with familiar, indulgent flavors delivered in a supermarket-ready format.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories260
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium820mg36%
Total Carbohydrate32g12%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars26g
Protein11g
* 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

Cooked, Pork, Backribs,, Bbq, Sauce, (Water,, Sugar,, Tomato, Paste,, Distilled, Vinegar,, Molasses,, Corn, Starch,, Salt,, Natural, Smoke, Flavor,, Garlic, Powder,, Onion, Powder,, Chili, Powder,, Spices),, Seasoning, (Sugar,, Salt,, Spices,, Brown, Sugar,, Onion, Powder,, Garlic, Powder),, Water..

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 fully cooked and contains multiple industrial ingredients and formulations (sugars, corn starch, distilled vinegar, natural smoke flavor, and prepared sauces), consistent with an ultra-processed classification.

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Common Questions about Kingsford Baby Back Pork Ribs

Well, it depends on what you mean by healthy! These ribs pack in a decent amount of protein at 11 grams per serving, which is great for muscle repair and growth. However, they do have 820 mg of sodium and 26 grams of sugar per serving, so if you’re watching your salt or sugar intake, you might want to enjoy them in moderation.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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