Sandwiches
The processing score reflects 58 ingredients, including MSG, preservatives, modified ingredients, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat.
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Ingredients
31 listed · 8 flagged for reviewMUFFIN: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN-, REDUCED IRON. THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, YEAST, OF: CORN FLOUR, CORN MEAL, SALT, SUGAR, WHEAT GLUTEN, SOYBEAN OIL, ASCORBIC ACID, FUMARIC ACID, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CORN STARCH, ENZYMES, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE). SAUSAGE: PORK, -SPICES, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SPICE EXTRACTIVES, BHT, CITRIC ACID, PROPYL GALLATE, CARAMEL COLOR. EGG: WHOLE EGGS, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, WHEY, NONFAT DRIED MILK, CITRIC ACID. CHEESE: CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, COLORED WITH ANNATTO), CREAM, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYME, WATER, LIPOLYZED CREAM, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, XANTHAN GUM), SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE)SODIUM CITRATE, APO-CAROTENAL.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Sandwiches scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Bht): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes, Enzyme Modified Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzyme, Water, Lipolyzed Cream, Sodium Phosphate, Xanthan Gum)): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Breakfast Foods, this product is more processed than about 55% of the 422 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 Sandwiches' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- 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.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Fumaric Acid, Citric Acid, Citric Acid. Cheese: Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Colored With Annatto).
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid (Preservative)Sodium Citrate.
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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