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English Muffin Sandwich with Canadian Bacon, Egg & Cheese, 4.3 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4

English Muffin Sandwich with Canadian Bacon, Egg & Cheese, 4.3 OZ

MASON DIXIE BISCUIT CO
Available at Whole Foods
290
Calories
17g
Protein
2g
Sugars
680mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
82
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this as a ready-to-heat breakfast sandwich in a grocery freezer or a convenience-store grab-and-go case — the sort of quick morning fix for busy commutes or lazy weekend breakfasts. It gives a nostalgic, comforting diner vibe, but the uniform texture and long shelf-stable components reflect industrial processing: formed egg patty, processed Canadian bacon and cheese, enriched flour and several additives that are typical of ultra-processed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 SANDWICH
Servings per Container: 1
Calories290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol195mg65%
Sodium680mg30%
Total Carbohydrate31g11%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
Protein17g
* 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

ENGLISH, MUFFIN, (ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, [WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID], WATER,, YEAST,, DEGERMED, CORN, MEAL,, SUGAR,, CANOLA, OIL,, SALT,, BARLEY, MALT,, CULTURED, WHEAT, FLOUR,, CITRIC, ACID,, ASCORBIC, ACID, [VITAMIN, C],, ENZYMES), FRIED, EGG, PATTY, (WHOLE, EGG,, SALT,, CITRIC, ACID), CANADIAN, BACON, (PORK,, WATER,, SUGAR,, VINEGAR, AND, LEMON, JUICE, CONCENTRATE,, SEA, SALT,, NATURAL, FLAVOR, [SEASONINGS,, SEA, SALT]), CHEDDAR, CHEESE, SLICE, ([PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES],, WATER,, CREAM,, LEMON, JUICE, CONCENTRATE,, SALT,, PECTIN,, PAPRIKA, AND, BETA, CAROTENE, [COLOR])..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • beta carotene - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

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 sandwich is a ready-to-eat product made from multiple industrially formulated components (formed egg patty, processed meat with added water/sugar/flavorings, processed cheese, enriched flour with additives), plus preservatives and stabilizers — features characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods. These ingredients and processes create standardized texture, long shelf life, and heightened sodium/sugar content.

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Common Questions about English Muffin Sandwich with Canadian Bacon, Egg & Cheese, 4.3 OZ

That depends on your definition of healthy! This sandwich packs a solid 17 grams of protein, which is great for muscle repair and keeping you feeling full. However, it does contain 680 mg of sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy this as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientcomfortingindulgent
$4.99
per package