Maple Pork Sausage Links
Processing Score
7.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 14 ingredients, including artificial flavoring and preservatives.
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
0070800222193
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size210 g
Amount per serving
Calories
210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g
23%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 40mg
13%
Sodium 760mg
33%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 3g
Includes 2g Added Sugars
4%
Protein 8g
Vitamin D 2.1mcg
11%
Calcium 10mg
1%
Iron 0.5mg
3%
Potassium 150mg
3%
* 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
12 listed · 6 flagged for reviewPORK, WATER, BROWN SUGAR, SODIUM LACTATE, SALT, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, MAPLE FLAVORING (MAPLE SYRUP, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), FLAVORINGS, CITRIC ACID, BHT, PROPYL GALLATE.
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, Maple Pork Sausage Links scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Bht): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Flavorings): 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 Maple Pork Sausage 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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Brown Sugar, Sugar, Dextrose, Maple Flavoring (Maple Syrup, Natural And Artificial Flavor).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Lactate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric 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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