Maple Flavored Pork Links, Maple
Processing Score
7.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 19 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
036800444799
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size55 g
Amount per serving
Calories
190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g
18%
Saturated Fat 4.5g
23%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 45mg
15%
Sodium 450mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 11g
Calcium 20mg
2%
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
12 listed · 7 flagged for reviewPORK, WATER, DEXTROSE, CORN SYRUP, SALT, MAPLE SYRUP, FRUCTOSE, NATURAL MAPLE FLAVOR (MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, BROWN SUGAR, MOLASSES, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MAPLE SYRUP, CITRIC ACID), FLAVORINGS, PROPYL GALLATE, CITRIC ACID, BHA.
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, Maple Flavored Pork Links, Maple scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Bha): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Flavorings): 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 Maple Flavored Pork Links, Maple'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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose, Maple Syrup, Fructose, Natural Maple Flavor (Maltodextrin, Natural Flavor, Brown Sugar, Molasses, Propylene Glycol, Maple Syrup, Citric Acid).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- 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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