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Beef Bologna
prepared-foods/prepared-meals
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Beef Bologna

Wellshire Farms
Available at Whole Foods
200
Calories
11g
Protein
570mg
Sodium
13
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d spot this beef bologna in the deli or refrigerated lunch-meat aisle — a staple for quick sandwiches, school lunches, or late-night snacks. It gives off a nostalgic, practical vibe: soft, uniform slices that are convenient and comforting rather than ‘fresh’ or artisanal. The ingredient list and uniform texture point to industrial reformation and added flavorings (e.g., cane sugar, natural flavoring, celery powder), which are typical clues of a highly processed product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 oz
Servings per Container: 1
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat17g22%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Trans Fat1g
Cholesterol45mg15%
Sodium570mg25%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
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

Beef, Water, Cane, Sugar, Sea, Salt, Vinegar, (from, cane), Celery, Powder, Natural, Flavoring..

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?

This is an industrially reconstituted meat product with added sugars, salt, flavorings and celery powder (used as a curing aid), and contains ingredients and processing typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Beef Bologna

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This Beef Bologna packs a decent 11 grams of protein per serving, making it a solid choice if you’re looking for a protein boost. However, it's relatively high in fat and sodium, so it’s best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
game-day-prep

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientcomfortingpractical
$9.99
per package