Premium Hickory Smoked Hot Links
Processing Score
6.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 14 ingredients, including preservatives and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
050754001235
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size92 g
Amount per serving
Calories
210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g
18%
Saturated Fat 4.5g
23%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 45mg
15%
Sodium 740mg
32%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 12g
Calcium 0mg
0%
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
14 listed · 4 flagged for reviewPORK, BEEF, WATER, NON FAT DRY MILK, SALT, SPICES, DEXTROSE, PAPRIKA, NATURAL FLAVORINGS AND HYDROLYZED SOY AND CORN PROTEIN, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVORING, CORNSTARCH, SODIUM NITRITE IN A COLLAGEN CASING.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Premium Hickory Smoked Hot Links scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Meats (Sodium Nitrite In A Collagen Casing): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Smoke 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 Premium Hickory Smoked Hot Links' 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: Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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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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