Sweet Italian Sausage
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Sweet Italian Sausage by Johnsonville scores 7/10 for Blood Sugar based on low sugar.
Sweet Italian Sausage by Johnsonville provides 500 calories, 17.1g protein, 25.6g fat, and 2.4g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 3.4g 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 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.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 500 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Sweet Italian Sausage by Johnsonville 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: 17.1g per 100g (category avg: 16.2g)
- •Sugars: 1.2g per 100g (category avg: 2.9g)
- •Saturated fat: 9.8g per 100g
- •Sodium: 720mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for athletes or anyone prioritizing protein intake.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 9.8g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 720mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1439mg — roughly 63% 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 Sweet Italian 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, corn syrup and less than 2% of the following: pork broth with natural flavorings, salt, dextrose, spices, natural flavor, extractives of paprika, bha, propyl gallate, citric acid.