Sausage
Processing Score
7.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 11 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
073170002068
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size56 g
Amount per serving
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g
19%
Saturated Fat 5g
25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 45mg
15%
Sodium 650mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 7g
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
11 listed · 5 flagged for reviewINGREDIENTS. BEEF, PORK, BEEF HEARTS, WATER SALT, SPICES DEXTROSE, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, NATURAL FLAVORING SODIUM LACTATE POTASSIUM LACTATE, GARLIC POWDER, SODIUM DIACETATE SODIUM ERYTHORBATE (MADE FROM SUGAR), SODIUM NITRITE, GLUTEN FREE.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Sausage scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
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 Sausage'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: Water Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Natural Flavoring Sodium Lactate Potassium Lactate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Diacetate Sodium Erythorbate (Made From Sugar).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
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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