Cheddar Breakfast Sausage, Cheddar
Processing Score
11.7Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 38 ingredients, including MSG, preservatives, corn syrup, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
027815300583
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size47 g
Amount per serving
Calories
150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g
19%
Saturated Fat 5g
25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 470mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate 3g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 5g
Calcium 40mg
3%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
* 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
18 listed · 6 flagged for reviewMEAT INGREDIENTS (PORK, BEEF), MECHANICALLY SEPARATED TURKEY, WATER, PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEDDAR CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT AND ENZYMES], WATER, CREAM, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, WATER, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, LIPOLYZED CREAM], SALT, SORBIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE], APO-CAROTENAL [COLOR]), CORN SYRUP, DEXTROSE, FLAVORINGS, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, AUTOLYZED YEAST, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, POTASSIUM AND SODIUM LACTATE, EXTRACT OF PAPRIKA, SALT, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM NITRITE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, VITAMIN C.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cheddar Breakfast Sausage, Cheddar scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Meats (Mechanically Separated Turkey, Mechanically Separated Chicken): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Flavorings, Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Bacon, Sausage & Hot Dogs, this product is more processed than about 88% of the 6,852 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Cheddar Breakfast Sausage, Cheddar's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Diacetate.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium And Sodium Lactate, Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin C.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Colby Jack vs Cheddar Cheese, American Cheese vs Cheddar, and Bacon vs Sausage comparisons.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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