Sausage with Pepper Jack Cheese
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Sausage with Pepper Jack Cheese by Johnsonville scores 7/10 for Blood Sugar based on low sugar.
Sausage with Pepper Jack Cheese by Johnsonville provides 329 calories, 17.1g protein, 26.8g fat, and 3.7g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 5.2g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Blood Sugar, Bone Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Contains 17.1g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 1.2g per 100g.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (11.0g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
- ⚠Contains 8 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Sausage with Pepper Jack Cheese by Johnsonville sits near the middle of the sausages category with 329 kcal per 100g (category avg: 347).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 329 kcal per 100g (category avg: 347)
- •Protein: 17.1g per 100g (category avg: 16.2g)
- •Sugars: 1.2g per 100g (category avg: 2.9g)
- •Saturated fat: 11.0g per 100g
- •Sodium: 683mg 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 11.0g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 683mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1366mg — roughly 59% 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 Sausage with Pepper Jack Cheese 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, pasteurized process monterey jack cheese with jalapeno peppers ([monterey jack cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes), water, cream, jalapeno peppers, sodium phosphates, salt, sorbic acid, oleoresin capsicum], powdered cellulose), water, corn syrup, and less than 2% of the following: cheddar and parmesan cheese powder (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), pork broth with natural flavorings, salt, spices, onion powder, sugar, natural flavors, paprika, whey (from milk), garlic powder, soy lecithin, bha, propyl gallate, citric acid.