Breakfast Links
Processing Score
7.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 12 ingredients, including preservatives. 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
053975913004
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size51 g
Amount per serving
Calories
180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g
22%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 330mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars N/A
Protein 7g
Calcium 20mg
2%
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
12 listed · 4 flagged for reviewPORK, WATER, TEXTURED SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, SPICES, (INCLUDING MUSTARD), SUGAR, DEXTROSE, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID, COLLAGEN CASING.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Breakfast Links scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Bha, Bht): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Processed Meats (Collagen Casing): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Textured Soy Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
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 Breakfast Links' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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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