Hill Country Fare Smoked Original Snack Sticks
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Hill Country Fare Smoked Original Snack Sticks by Hill Country Fare scores 6/10 for Muscle Building based on high protein content (20g+ per 100g).
Hill Country Fare Smoked Original Snack Sticks by Hill Country Fare provides 500 calories, 21.9g protein, 40.6g fat, and 6.3g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 4.4g of protein per 100 calories. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓High in protein with 21.9g 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 (1500mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (15.6g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
Hill Country Fare Smoked Original Snack Sticks by Hill Country Fare is calorie-dense at 500 kcal per 100g — 44% above the sausages category average of 347.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 500 kcal per 100g (category avg: 347)
- •Protein: 21.9g per 100g (category avg: 16.2g)
- •Sugars: 3.1g per 100g (category avg: 2.9g)
- •Saturated fat: 15.6g per 100g
- •Sodium: 1500mg 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 15.6g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 1500mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 3000mg — roughly 130% 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 Hill Country Fare Smoked Original Snack Sticks 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
BEEF, PORK, MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, WATER, TEXTURED SOY FLOUR, SALT, 2% DEXTROSE, FLAVORINGS, CORN SYRUP, SMOKE FLAVORING, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, PAPRIKA, CARAMELIZED SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, MALT EXTRACT