Premium Thuringer
Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
0.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 13 ingredients, including preservatives. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat. It also contains trans fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
037600073080
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size56 g
Amount per serving
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g
19%
Saturated Fat 7g
35%
Trans Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 55mg
18%
Sodium 650mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars N/A
Protein 8g
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 reviewBEEF, PORK HEARTS, PORK, SALT, WATER, DEXTROSE, SUGAR, SPICES, SMOKE FLAVORING, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA.
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, Premium Thuringer scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Smoke Flavoring): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Sodium Erythorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Deli Meats, this product is more processed than about 46% of the 4,591 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 Thuringer'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, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid Starter Culture.
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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