Chicken Sausage
Processing Score
10.2Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 21 ingredients, including artificial colors, preservatives, corn syrup, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat, total fat and cholesterol.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated FatHigh Cholesterol
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
047083123622
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size56 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g
14%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 70mg
23%
Sodium 610mg
27%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 7g
Calcium 100mg
8%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* 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
21 listed · 7 flagged for reviewMECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, BEEF, WATER, SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM LACTATE, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, MUSTARD, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SPICES, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SMOKE FLAVOR, GARLIC, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SPICE EXTRACTIVES, SODIUM NITRITE, SODIUM DIACETATE, YELLOW 6, RED 3 & 40, PORK CASING.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Chicken Sausage scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Meats (Mechanically Separated Chicken): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 6, Red 3 & 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Other Additives (Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Diacetate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate 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 Chicken 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.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Smoke Flavor.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Lactate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Dextrose.
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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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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