Smoked Sausage Links
Processing Score
16.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 70 ingredients, including MSG, preservatives, corn syrup, plus 1 more we flag. 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
053400232724
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size76 g
Amount per serving
Calories
250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22g
28%
Saturated Fat 7g
35%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 50mg
17%
Sodium 810mg
35%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 9g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
Potassium 510mg
11%
* 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
28 listed · 8 flagged for reviewANDOUILLE INGREDIENTS: PORK, MECHANICALLY SEPARATED TURKEY, WATER, CORN SYRUP, BEEF, SALT, POTASSIUM LACTATE, ISOLATED SOY PRODUCT, NATURAL FLAVOR, PAPRIKA, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN, SUGAR, SODIUM DIACETATE, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, SASSAFRAS, ASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM NITRITE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE. HOT INGREDIENTS: PORK, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, BAKING SODA, SODIUM NITRITE. ORIGINAL INGREDIENTS: PORK, DEXTROSE, SODIUM NITRITE. CAJUN INGREDIENTS: PORK, SPICE, YEAST EXTRACT.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Smoked Sausage Links scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Meats (Mechanically Separated Turkey): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor, Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Plant Proteins (Isolated Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
Within Bacon, Sausage & Hot Dogs, this product is more processed than about 88% 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 Smoked 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.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Erythorbate.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Flavor EnhancersUPF marker
In this product: Disodium Guanylate.
Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Lactate, Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Baking Soda.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
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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