Portuguese Brand Sausage
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Portuguese Brand Sausage by Hawaiian Brand scores 7/10 for Weight Loss based on good protein for satiety.
Portuguese Brand Sausage by Hawaiian Brand provides 268 calories, 12.5g protein, 28.6g fat, and 5.4g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 4.7g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Weight Loss, Blood Sugar health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Contains 12.5g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 1.8g per 100g.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (11.6g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
- ⚠Contains 5 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Portuguese Brand Sausage by Hawaiian Brand sits near the middle of the sausages category with 268 kcal per 100g (category avg: 347).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 268 kcal per 100g (category avg: 347)
- •Protein: 12.5g per 100g (category avg: 16.2g)
- •Sugars: 1.8g per 100g (category avg: 2.9g)
- •Saturated fat: 11.6g per 100g
- •Sodium: 768mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for people managing blood sugar levels. Not the best choice if you're watching saturated fat for heart health.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 11.6g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 768mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1536mg — roughly 67% 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 Portuguese Brand 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, water, salt, sugar, flavorings & spices, paprika, sodium phosphate, sodium acetate, sodium diacetate, smoke flavoring, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite.