Fully Cooked Pork Sausage Links
Processing Score
8.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 12 ingredients, including MSG, preservatives and natural flavoring. 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
075450220421
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size68 g
Amount per serving
Calories
270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24g
31%
Saturated Fat 9g
45%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 55mg
18%
Sodium 460mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 12g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 1mg
6%
Potassium 170mg
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 · 6 flagged for reviewPORK, WATER, SALT, SPICES, DEXTROSE, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID, CARAMEL COLOR ADDED.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Fully Cooked Pork Sausage Links scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Bha, Bht): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Other Additives (Sodium Tripolyphosphate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor, 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 Fully Cooked Pork Sausage 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: 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.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color Added.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Bacon vs Sausage comparison.
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Less Processed Alternatives
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All Natural Little Pork Sausages
3.03.5
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3.03.5
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3.06.0
Less processed (Processed), higher nutrition score
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3.04.0
Less processed (Processed), higher nutrition score
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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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