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Kickass Bacon & Cheddar Twin Pack Snack Sticks - 16CT Caddy

Contains sodium nitrite

These bacon and cheddar snack sticks provide 7 g of protein per stick. They contain sodium nitrite, FD&C Red #3 and potassium sorbate.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo gums or thickenersNo gluten ingredientsKetoLow sugarContains dairy
$36.00 16 count · lowest price at Kickass Snacks Inc.
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
110caloriesPer serving · 1 stick (28g/1oz)
Protein
7g
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
1g▼
Sodium
390mg▼
Saturated fat
3.5g▼
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: PORK, BACON (PORK, WATER, SALT, BROWN SUGAR, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM NITRITE), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PROCESSED CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, CREAM, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SALT, BETA CAROTENE (COLOR), NATAMYCIN), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: WATER, DEXTROSE, SALT, SPICES, SUGAR, GARLIC, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, SODIUM NITRITE, STUFFED IN COLORED BEEF COLLAGEN CASING (FD&C RED #3). SPRAYED WITH POTASSIUM SORBATE TO PRESERVE QUALITY. CONTAINS: MILK
47 / 100
Poor Scored automatically
Weighted as processed meatHigh confidence · Scored on 11 of 11 inputs, 2 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 20%44
Ingredients · counts 25%52
Processing · counts 25%30
Sourcing · counts 15%50
Transparency · counts 15%65
Why it scores 47
Nutrition 44 · Compared with other processed meats: more saturated fat (3.5 g), more sodium (390 mg); 1 g added sugar per 1 stick
Ingredients 52 · Red 3 (synthetic dye, −15); Sodium or potassium nitrite (additive, −15); Added phosphates (additive, −10); 2 more
Processing 30 · Processed meat with nitrites, preservatives and FD&C Red #3
Sourcing 50 · Made in the US, but pork-raising practices aren't stated
Transparency 65 · Full ingredients and nutrition; no pork-raising details
Contains sodium nitrite
Contains FD&C Red #3
Contains potassium sorbate
1 g added sugar per stick
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Moderate, evolving−15 for red 3
Varies by additive−33 for sodium or potassium nitrite, added phosphates, sorbates and 1 more
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Ingredients
PORK BACON (PORK, WATER, SALT, BROWN SUGAR, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM NITRITE) CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PROCESSED CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES) WATER CREAM SODIUM PHOSPHATES SALT BETA CAROTENE (COLOR), NATAMYCIN) CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: WATER DEXTROSE SALT SPICES SUGAR GARLIC SODIUM ERYTHORBATE LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE SODIUM NITRITE STUFFED IN COLORED BEEF COLLAGEN CASING (FD&C RED #3). SPRAYED WITH POTASSIUM SORBATE TO PRESERVE QUALITY. CONTAINS: MILK
18 ingredients 2 to watch3 to avoid
Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives6 additives · 1 high risk
Sodium or potassium nitrite (E250, E249)PreservativeHigh risk
Can form nitrosamines in cured meat; IARC classifies processed meat as carcinogenic (Group 1), with nitrites a likely contributor.
Added phosphates (E339–E343, E450–E452)StabiliserModerate risk
Absorbed more readily than natural phosphorus; high intakes are linked to kidney and heart risks, and EFSA set a limit in 2019.
Sorbates (potassium sorbate, sorbic acid) (E200–E203)PreservativeLimited risk
Generally well tolerated; EFSA re-evaluated it in 2015 and kept it approved, though it can irritate sensitive skin.
Natamycin (E235)PreservativeLimited risk
An antifungal used on cheese surfaces; EFSA considers it safe at permitted levels.
Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.
Lactic acid (E270)AcidNo risk
Made by fermentation; considered safe.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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