Cured Chicken Bratwurst
Processing Score
6.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 17 ingredients, including preservatives and corn syrup. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
050500670548
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size85 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g
13%
Saturated Fat 3.5g
18%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 65mg
22%
Sodium 450mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 13g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* 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
15 listed · 3 flagged for reviewCHICKEN, WATER, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SPICES, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LEMON POWDER (SALT, NATURAL LEMON FLAVOR), SODIUM DIACETATE, GARLIC, ONION, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, IN A HOG CASING.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Cured Chicken Bratwurst scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Other Additives (Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Erythorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Bacon, Sausage & Hot Dogs, this product is more processed than about 45% 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 Cured Chicken Bratwurst'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.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Lactate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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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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