Kielbasa
Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 13 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
033589123709
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size75 g
Amount per serving
Calories
210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g
24%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol 50mg
17%
Sodium 720mg
31%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars N/A
Protein 11g
Iron 0.9mg
5%
* 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
13 listed · 4 flagged for reviewPORK, WATER, BEEF, LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, DEXTROSE, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, FLAVORINGS, SMOKED FLAVOR, SODIUM ACETATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, NATURAL CASING DERIVED FROM LAMB.
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, Kielbasa scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Other Additives (Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Acetate, Sodium Diacetate, +1 more): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Natural Flavors (Flavorings, Smoked Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Kielbasa'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.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Less Than 2% Of The Following: 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.
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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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