Classic sausage
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Classic sausage by Aldi scores 9/10 for Blood Sugar based on high fiber-to-carb ratio slows glucose absorption.
Classic sausage by Aldi provides 326 calories, 16.0g protein, 29.1g fat, and 2.3g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 4.9g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Blood Sugar, Bone Health, Kids / Growing health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Contains 16.0g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 0.9g per 100g.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠Contains 5 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Classic sausage by Aldi sits near the middle of the sausages category with 326 kcal per 100g (category avg: 347). Very low sugar at 0.9g per 100g — much better than the 2.9g category average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 326 kcal per 100g (category avg: 347)
- •Protein: 16.0g per 100g (category avg: 16.2g)
- •Sugars: 0.9g per 100g (category avg: 2.9g)
- •Fiber: 1.4g per 100g (category avg: 2.4g)
- •Saturated fat: 7.9g per 100g
- •Sodium: 567mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for athletes or anyone prioritizing protein intake.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 7.9g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Classic 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
pork (90%), water, rice flour, sea salt, chickpea flour, sugar, stabiliser: diphosphates, white pepper, dried ginger, dried mace, dried nutmeg, dried cayenne pepper, cornflour, preservative: sodium metabisulphite, yeast extract, dried sage, dried thyme, antioxidants: ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbate, dextrose, dried onions, rapeseed oil, flavouring, filled into vegetable based casings (calcium alginate)