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Betty crocker dry meals ranch and bacon twin
Betty crocker dry meals ranch and bacon twin by Betty Crocker provides 362 kcal per 100 g, with 8.5 g of sugars and 12.8 g of protein. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/2 cup as pkgd (47 g) (47 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 362 kcal | 170 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.1 g | 1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 72.3 g | 34 g | 12% |
| Total sugars | 8.5 g | 4 g | |
| Dietary fiber | 4.3 g | 2 g | 7% |
| Protein | 12.8 g | 6 g | 12% |
| Salt | 1.5 g | 0.7 g |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values).
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 14% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Low fat
- 2.1 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 3 g per 100 g)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
- Source of fiber
- 4.3 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 3 g per 100 g or 1.5 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Ingredients
Enriched pasta (wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), maltodextrin, carrots*, imitation bacon bits (soy flour, soybean oil, salt, hydrolyzed soy and corn protein, yeast extract, natural and artificial flavor, sunflower oil, sugar, potassium chloride, dextrose, yeast*, color [caramel color, red 3], tbhq [preservative], soy lecithin). contains 2% or less of: peas*, whey, sea salt, monosodium glutamate, modified corn starch, buttermilk, onion*, garlic*, lactic acid, parsley*, calcium lactate, potassium chloride, hydrolyzed corn and soy protein, citric acid, yeast extract, natural flavor, guar gum, barley flour, salt, silicon dioxide (anticaking agent), spice, bacon fat.*dried
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 10
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
FDA revoked the authorization of Red 3 in food on January 15, 2025. Products must be reformulated by January 15, 2027.
California
The California Food Safety Act (AB 418) bans Red 3 (E127) in food sold in California from January 1, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 3 (E127) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, erythrosine (E127) is allowed only in cocktail cherries, candied cherries and bigarreaux cherries in syrup.
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 3.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/2 cup as pkgd (47 g) (47 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0016000169456
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Betty crocker dry meals ranch and bacon twin?
Betty crocker dry meals ranch and bacon twin contains 362 kcal per 100 g and about 170 kcal per serving (1/2 cup as pkgd (47 g) (47 g)).
How much sugar is in Betty crocker dry meals ranch and bacon twin?
Betty crocker dry meals ranch and bacon twin has 8.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Betty crocker dry meals ranch and bacon twin healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Betty crocker dry meals ranch and bacon twin vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Betty crocker dry meals ranch and bacon twin contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Betty crocker dry meals ranch and bacon twin contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 3 (E127). FDA has revoked Red 3 for food, effective January 15, 2027; California bans it in food from January 1, 2027; West Virginia bars it from school meals; the EU allows erythrosine only in a few cherry products. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated July 5, 2022. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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