Cheese & Uncured Bacon Egg Bites

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Common questions

Is Cheese & Uncured Bacon Egg Bites healthy?

Cheese & Uncured Bacon Egg Bites scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains high-quality ingredients like eggs, cottage cheese, and cheddar cheese, which provide essential nutrients and protein.

How processed is Cheese & Uncured Bacon Egg Bites?

Cheese & Uncured Bacon Egg Bites is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Cheese & Uncured Bacon Egg Bites' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Egg, Cottage Cheese (Skim Milk, Cream, Sea Salt, Cheese Culture), Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Color) count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Cheese & Uncured Bacon Egg Bites

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 6
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Trader Joe's
Category Eggs
Summary

This product contains high-quality ingredients like eggs, cottage cheese, and cheddar cheese, which provide essential nutrients and protein. However, it is classified as ultra-processed due to the inclusion of ingredients like cornstarch and citric acid, which limits its score. The absence of harmful additives such as artificial colors and preservatives is a positive aspect, but the processing level prevents a higher rating.

Key ingredients 8

Egg
Very Good

Minimally processed whole-food ingredient.

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Cottage Cheese (Skim Milk, Cream, Sea Salt, Cheese Culture)
Good

Cottage cheese provides protein and calcium, supporting muscle and bone health, which is why it is rated positively.

Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Color)
Good

Cheddar cheese adds flavor and calcium, contributing to bone strength and overall nutrition.

Uncured Bacon
Good

Uncured bacon provides protein and flavor, and is free from added nitrates or nitrites, making it a better choice.

No Nitrates or Nitrites Added (Pork, Water, Semalt, Sugar, Salt, Microbial Enzyme, ΑΝΝΑΤ, Natural Smoke Flavor, Cultured Celery Juice)
Good

This ingredient indicates the absence of added nitrates or nitrites, reducing potential health concerns associated with processed meats.

Butter (Cream, Salt)
Good

Butter adds flavor and provides fats that support energy and nutrient absorption, rated positively for its culinary role.

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Water
Neutral

Water is essential for hydration and is neutral in terms of health impact within this context.

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Cornstarch
Neutral

Cornstarch is a common thickening agent with no significant health benefits or risks in this context.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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