Firecracker Spicy Breakfast Sausage, Firecracker
Processing Score
7.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 16 ingredients, including preservatives, corn syrup 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
077782681987
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size55 g
Amount per serving
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g
18%
Saturated Fat 4.5g
23%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 35mg
12%
Sodium 360mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 8g
Vitamin D 0.6mcg
3%
Calcium 10mg
1%
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
16 listed · 4 flagged for reviewPORK, WATER, CORN SYRUP AND LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: PORK BROTH WITH NATURAL FLAVORINGS, SALT, SPICES, DEXTROSE, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, GREEN BELL PEPPER GRANULES, NATURAL FLAVORS, OLEORESIN CAPSICUM, BHA, PROPYL GALLATE, CITRIC ACID, BEEF 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, Firecracker Spicy Breakfast Sausage, Firecracker scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup And Less Than 2% Of The Following: Pork Broth With Natural Flavorings): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Bha): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): 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 Firecracker Spicy Breakfast Sausage, Firecracker'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: 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.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Chloride.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Bacon vs Sausage comparison.
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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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