Polska Kielbasa
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Polska Kielbasa by Hillshire Farm scores 7/10 for Blood Sugar based on low sugar.
Polska Kielbasa by Hillshire Farm provides 304 calories, 12.5g protein, 25.0g fat, and 0.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 4.1g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Blood Sugar health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its 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 sodium content (875mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
Deep Analysis
Polska Kielbasa by Hillshire Farm sits near the middle of the sausages category with 304 kcal per 100g (category avg: 347).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 304 kcal per 100g (category avg: 347)
- •Protein: 12.5g per 100g (category avg: 16.2g)
- •Sugars: 1.8g per 100g (category avg: 2.9g)
- •Fiber: 1.8g per 100g (category avg: 2.4g)
- •Saturated fat: 8.9g per 100g
- •Sodium: 875mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 8.9g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 875mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1750mg — roughly 76% 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 Polska Kielbasa 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: salt, dextrose, spice and flavor, isolated soy product, sodium phosphate, isolated soy protein, yeast extract, pork stock, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite,