Chicken Sausage
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Chicken Sausage by al fresco scores 8/10 for Muscle Building based on good protein per calorie ratio.
Chicken Sausage by al fresco provides 154 calories, 23.0g protein, 11.5g fat, and 3.3g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 15.0g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Muscle Building, Weight Loss, Kids / Growing health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓High in protein with 23.0g per 100g — one of the most protein-dense options in its category.
- ✓Moderate calorie content at 154 kcal per 100g.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 1.6g per 100g.
- ⚠High sodium content (929mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
Deep Analysis
Chicken Sausage by al fresco is a lower-calorie option in the sausages category at 154 kcal per 100g, compared to the category average of 347.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 154 kcal per 100g (category avg: 347)
- •Protein: 23.0g per 100g (category avg: 16.2g)
- •Sugars: 1.6g per 100g (category avg: 2.9g)
- •Saturated fat: 3.3g per 100g
- •Sodium: 929mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for athletes or anyone prioritizing protein intake, people managing blood sugar levels.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sodium at 929mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1857mg — roughly 81% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Chicken Sausage doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the sausages category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
CHICKEN, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, SUGAR, SPICES, CULTURED CELERY POWDER (CELERY POWDER, SEA SALT), PAPRIKA, SHIITAKE MUSHROOM POWDER, MUSTARD, PRUNE POWDER, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, YEAST EXTRACT, DRIED GARLIC, NATURAL FLAVORS, MALTODEXTRIN, DRIED LEMON PEEL, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, TOMATO POWDER, MADE WITH CALCIUM ALGINATE CASINGS OR NATURAL PORK CASINGS