Virginia Smoked Link Sausage
Processing Score
9.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 15 ingredients, including artificial colors, MSG, preservatives, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and cholesterol.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Cholesterol
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
086745623742
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size56 g
Amount per serving
Calories
120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 100mg
33%
Sodium 780mg
34%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 8g
Calcium 80mg
6%
Iron 2.7mg
15%
* 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
15 listed · 6 flagged for reviewMECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, PORK SPLEENS, PORK, WATER, SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, FLAVORINGS, GARLIC, SODIUM LACTATE, SODIUM NITRITE, SODIUM DIACETATE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, YELLOW 6, RED 3 & 40, HOG CASING.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Virginia Smoked Link 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.
- Natural Flavors (Flavorings, Monosodium Glutamate): 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 Virginia Smoked Link 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.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Diacetate.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- 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.
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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