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Illustration of a wooden cutting board with two stacks of thin sliced roasted turkey breast

Comparisons · October 28, 2026

Is Applegate Healthier Than Boar's Head? 290 vs 360mg Sodium

Applegate Naturals turkey: 290 mg sodium per 2 slices, no phosphate. Boar's Head pre-sliced: 360 mg per 2 oz, with sodium phosphate and sugar. Labels compared.

Illustration of Two pork sausage links of different thicknesses on a wooden cutting board, beside a salt shaker

Comparisons · October 25, 2026

Is Jimmy Dean Healthier Than Johnsonville? Sodium, MSG, BHA

Jimmy Dean Original links list MSG; Johnsonville Original links list BHA and propyl gallate. Sodium, fat and protein per 3-link serving compared label to label.

Illustration of two bacon strips of different thickness beside a pile of wood chips

Comparisons · October 25, 2026

Does Oscar Mayer Bacon Have Nitrites? Yes, and So Does Hormel

Oscar Mayer Original and Hormel Black Label Original bacon are both cured with sodium nitrite. Compare cure ingredients, sodium and what USDA rules allow.

Illustration of two plump skinless beef franks side by side on a round ceramic plate

Comparisons · October 19, 2026

Hebrew National vs Nathan's: Sodium 480 mg vs 400 mg

Hebrew National's 49 g beef frank lists 480 mg sodium; Nathan's 42 g skinless frank lists 400 mg. Both are cured with sodium nitrite.

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Fake USDA Inspection Mark: 167,639 Pounds of Meat Recalled

FSIS recalled raw pork, beef and goat sold nationwide under a false USDA mark of inspection, EST. 1363. How to read the inspection legend on meat packages.