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Spam Bacon Meat 12 oz
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Spam Bacon Meat 12 oz

Spam
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
180
Calories
7g
Protein
1g
Sugars
520mg
Sodium
28
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Spam Bacon Meat (12 oz) lives in the canned meats and shelf-stable protein aisle — often shelved near other SPAM varieties, canned tuna and chicken, canned soups, and shelf-stable breakfast staples. The 12-ounce metal can with its bold SPAM logo and the callout “with Real HORMEL Bacon” reads like a retro convenience food pitch: familiar, affordable, and built to last. Shoppers toss a can into cart for storm prep, camping and road trips, quick weeknight dinners, or a nostalgic weekend brunch where it’s pan-fried until the edges caramelize. The product leans on Americana and convenience culture — marketed to budget-conscious families, college students, and folks chasing a retro or comfort-food vibe; it also appeals to cooks who enjoy versatile, shelf-stable ingredients (think musubi, hash, scrambled eggs, sandwiches). Label characteristics include a prominent “Real HORMEL Bacon” claim and smoky imagery that can create a mild health halo of “real” meat and flavor, but there are no organic or all-natural certifications; the ingredient list shows curing agents, smoke flavor, and modified starch. In plain terms this is a highly processed, ready-to-use meat product designed for long shelf life and fast preparation. Sensory details: a soft, sliceable loaf that crisps on the outside when fried, salty and fatty with pronounced smoky notes; it comes in a pull-top or pop-top metal can, and the ritual often includes slicing, frying in a skillet, and pairing with rice or eggs. Its strength is predictable flavor, portability, and convenience more than freshness or artisanal provenance.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 oz
Servings per Container: 6
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat16g21%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium520mg23%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein7g
* 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

Pork,, Bacon, (Cured, with, Water,, Salt,, Sugar,, Dextrose,, Sodium, Erythorbate,, Sodium, Nitrite),, Water,, Modified, Potato, Starch,, Salt,, Sugar,, Smoke, Flavor, (Contains, Arabic, Gum),, Sodium, Nitrite,, Smoke, Flavor, Added..

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 processed meats, added curing agents (sodium nitrite, sodium erythorbate), smoke flavorings, added starch, and other additives, indicating a highly industrially processed product typical of NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Spam Bacon Meat 12 oz

That really depends on your definition of healthy! Spam Bacon Meat packs a punch with 7 grams of protein per serving, but it also has 520 mg of sodium, which is quite a bit for a single snack. If you're looking for a quick source of protein and don't mind the salt, it can fit into a balanced diet, but moderation is key!

Perfect For

storm-prep
weekend-brunch
game-day-prep

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