Turkey Cheddar Smoked Sausage
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Turkey Cheddar Smoked Sausage by Johnsonville scores 7/10 for Muscle Building based on good protein per calorie ratio.
Turkey Cheddar Smoked Sausage by Johnsonville provides 128 calories, 15.6g protein, 9.4g fat, and 6.3g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 12.2g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Muscle Building, Weight Loss health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Contains 15.6g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Moderate calorie content at 128 kcal per 100g.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sodium content (1156mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠Contains 8 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Turkey Cheddar Smoked Sausage by Johnsonville is a lower-calorie option in the sausages category at 128 kcal per 100g, compared to the category average of 347.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 128 kcal per 100g (category avg: 347)
- •Protein: 15.6g per 100g (category avg: 16.2g)
- •Sugars: 3.1g per 100g (category avg: 2.9g)
- •Saturated fat: 3.1g per 100g
- •Sodium: 1156mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for athletes or anyone prioritizing protein intake, people managing calorie intake or on a weight loss plan, people managing blood sugar levels.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sodium at 1156mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 2312mg — roughly 101% 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 Turkey Cheddar 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
Turkey, water, pasteurized process cheddar cheese ([cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), water, milkfat, sodium phosphate, salt, sorbic acid, apo-carotenal], powdered cellulose) and less than 2% of the following: corn syrup, potassium lactate, salt, hydrolyzed whey protein (from milk), sugar, modified food starch, monosodium glutamate, sodium diacetate, sodium phosphate, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite, natural and artificial flavors, collagen casing.