Original Recipe Smoked Shorty Sausages
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Original Recipe Smoked Shorty Sausages by Duke's scores 7/10 for Muscle Building based on moderate protein per calorie.
Original Recipe Smoked Shorty Sausages by Duke's provides 520 calories, 28.0g protein, 44.0g fat, and 0.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 5.4g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Muscle Building health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓High in protein with 28.0g per 100g — one of the most protein-dense options in its category.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sodium content (1640mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (16.0g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
Original Recipe Smoked Shorty Sausages by Duke's is calorie-dense at 520 kcal per 100g — 50% above the sausages category average of 347. Standout protein at 28.0g per 100g — 73% above average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 520 kcal per 100g (category avg: 347)
- •Protein: 28.0g per 100g (category avg: 16.2g)
- •Sugars: 4.0g per 100g (category avg: 2.9g)
- •Saturated fat: 16.0g per 100g
- •Sodium: 1640mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for athletes or anyone prioritizing protein intake. Not the best choice if you're watching saturated fat for heart health.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 16.0g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 1640mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 3280mg — roughly 143% 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 Original Recipe Smoked Shorty Sausages 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, salt, chopped parsley, cane sugar, spices, cultured celery powder, sea salt, vinegar, citric acid, roasted garlic, rosemary extract, natural flavors, beef collagen casing, carmine