Apple Smoked Chicken Sausage
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Apple Smoked Chicken Sausage by Boar's Head scores 7/10 for Muscle Building based on good protein per calorie ratio.
Apple Smoked Chicken Sausage by Boar's Head provides 118 calories, 16.7g protein, 9.5g fat, and 6.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 14.2g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Muscle Building, Weight Loss health goals.
- ✓Contains 16.7g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Moderate calorie content at 118 kcal per 100g.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
Deep Analysis
Apple Smoked Chicken Sausage by Boar's Head is a lower-calorie option in the sausages category at 118 kcal per 100g, compared to the category average of 347. Sugar is a concern at 4.8g per 100g (61% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 118 kcal per 100g (category avg: 347)
- •Protein: 16.7g per 100g (category avg: 16.2g)
- •Sugars: 4.8g per 100g (category avg: 2.9g)
- •Saturated fat: 3.0g per 100g
- •Sodium: 607mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for athletes or anyone prioritizing protein intake, people managing calorie intake or on a weight loss plan, people managing blood sugar levels.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sodium at 607mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1214mg — roughly 53% 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 Apple Smoked 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
All natural* chicken, honeycrisp apples, brown sugar, less than 1.5% of salt, dextrose, vinegar, spices, vinegar powder (white distilled vinegar, maltodextrin), rosemary extract, flavor (contains maltodextrin).