Snack Sticks Sausage Sticks
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 emulsifiers or gums. 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
073170208217
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size16 g
Amount per serving
Calories
45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
4%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg
5%
Sodium 160mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 4g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
* 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 · 6 flagged for reviewTURKEY, MECHANICALLY SEPARATED TURKEY, OF: SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, NATURAL SPICES, DEXTROSE, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, CARRAGEENAN, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE (MADE FROM SUGAR), GARLIC POWDER, SODIUM NITRITE. IN COLLAGEN CASING.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Snack Sticks Sausage Sticks scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Meats (Mechanically Separated Turkey, Sodium Nitrite. In Collagen Casing): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Carrageenan): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Jerky & Meat Snacks, this product is more processed than about 42% of the 2,448 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 Snack Sticks Sausage Sticks' 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: Of: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose, Sodium Erythorbate (Made From 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.
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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