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Processing Score
8.3Ultra-Processed
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair

The processing score reflects 19 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
077782001419
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size62 g
Amount per serving
Calories
200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g
21%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 45mg
15%
Sodium 490mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 10g
Calcium 0mg
0%
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

16 listed · 5 flagged for review

PORK, WATER, CORN SYRUP AND LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: NATURAL PORK BROTH WITH NATURAL FLAVORINGS, SALT, SPICES, DEXTROSE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR, SPICE EXTRACTIVES, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, TABASCO POWDER (AGED RED PEPPER, VINEGAR, SALT), BHA, PROPYL GALLATE, CITRIC ACID.

Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Texas Brats scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

  • Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup And Less Than 2% Of The Following: Natural Pork Broth With Natural Flavorings): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
  • Chemical Preservatives (Bha): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
  • Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

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 Texas Brats' 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: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

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