Mini Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich
The processing score reflects 53 ingredients, including preservatives, corn syrup, modified ingredients, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat and total fat. It also contains trans fat.
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Ingredients
28 listed · 6 flagged for reviewBUN:ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE,RIBOFLAVIN, ENZYME, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, OF: YEAST (YEAST, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, ASCORBIC ACID), SALT, MONOGLYCERIDES (WITH ASCORBIC ACID [VITAMIN C]AND CITRIC ACID [ANTIOXIDANTS]), CALCIUMPROPIONATE, CALCIUM SULFATE, WHEAT STARCH, ASCORBIC ACID, ENZYMES. FULLY COOKED SAUSAGE PATTIES, BHA, PROPYL GALLATE AND CITRIC ACIDADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR: PORK, SEASONING (SALT, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SPICES,CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, DEXTROSE, CARAMEL COLOR, BHA, PROPYL GALLATE, CITRIC ACID), VINEGAR POWDER. GRILLED EGG PATTY: WHOLE EGGS, MODIFIEDFOOD STARCH, WHEY SOLIDS, NONFAT DRIED MILK, CITRIC ACID. SHARPPASTEURIZED PROCESS AMERICAN CHEESE: MILK, CREAM, SODIUM CITRATE, CHEESE CULTURE, CITRIC ACID, ENZYMES, SORBIC ACID, SOY LECITHIN, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Mini Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Bha): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Modified Starches (Modifiedfood Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Other Additives (Monoglycerides (With Ascorbic Acid [Vitamin C]And Citric Acid [Antioxidants]), Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes. Fully Cooked Sausage Patties, Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Beef, Pork & Lamb, this product is more processed than about 91% of the 4,915 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 Mini Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich'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: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Of: Yeast (Yeast, Sorbitan Monostearate, Ascorbic Acid).
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Calciumpropionate.
Natural sources but industrial application.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Sulfate, Sodium Citrate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Propyl Gallate And Citric Acidadded To Protect Flavor: Pork, Citric Acid. Sharppasteurized Process American Cheese: Milk, Citric Acid, Sorbic 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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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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