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Lit'l Smokies Smoked Sausage

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Nutrition Facts

Per 100g

Calories317 kcal
Protein11.7g
Total Fat28.3g
Saturated Fat10.0g
Carbohydrates3.3g
Sugars1.7g
Fiber0.0g
Sodium883mg
Protein per 100 kcal3.7g

About This Product

Lit'l Smokies Smoked Sausage by Hillshire Farm scores 7/10 for Blood Sugar based on low sugar.

Lit'l Smokies Smoked Sausage by Hillshire Farm provides 317 calories, 11.7g protein, 28.3g fat, and 3.3g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 3.7g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Blood Sugar health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.

  • Contains 11.7g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
  • Minimal sugar content at just 1.7g per 100g.
  • Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
  • High sodium content (883mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
  • High in saturated fat (10.0g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Best for: Blood Sugar

Deep Analysis

Lit'l Smokies Smoked Sausage by Hillshire Farm sits near the middle of the sausages category with 317 kcal per 100g (category avg: 347).

Nutrition Breakdown

  • Calories: 317 kcal per 100g (category avg: 347)
  • Protein: 11.7g per 100g (category avg: 16.2g)
  • Sugars: 1.7g per 100g (category avg: 2.9g)
  • Saturated fat: 10.0g per 100g
  • Sodium: 883mg per 100g — on the higher side

Who Should Eat This

Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions.

Watch Out

  • Saturated fat at 10.0g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
  • Sodium at 883mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1767mg — roughly 77% 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 Lit'l Smokies Smoked 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

Meat ingredients (pork, beef), mechanically separated turkey, water, corn syrup, contains 2% or less of: salt potassium lactate, natural flavors, dextrose, sodium phosphate, monosodium glutamate, sodium diacetate, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite.