Mild Smoked Sausage, Mild
Processing Score
6.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 13 ingredients, including preservatives and corn syrup. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
043489725002
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size57 g
Amount per serving
Calories
90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.5g
6%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 45mg
15%
Sodium 460mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 11g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 1.1mg
6%
* 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 · 5 flagged for reviewPORK, WATER, SALT, UP TO 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: ISOLATED OAT PRODUCTS, CORN SYRUP, SPICE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ACETATE FLAVORING, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SODIUM ASCORBATE CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM NITRITE. STUFFED IN HOG CASING.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Mild Smoked Sausage, Mild 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 (Sodium Nitrite. Stuffed In Hog Casing): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Sodium Acetate Flavoring): 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 Mild Smoked Sausage, Mild'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.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate.
Added minerals often compensate for 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: Sodium Ascorbate 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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