Cooked Pork Sausage
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What it is
Cooked pork sausage is a meat product made from ground pork, often seasoned with spices, herbs, and sometimes binders or fillers. It is typically pre-cooked before being incorporated into other food products.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add cooked pork sausage to products primarily for its savory flavor, protein content, and texture. It is commonly found in breakfast items, savory pastries, and ready-to-eat meals.
Health notes
Cooked pork sausage is a food ingredient regulated by the FDA as a meat product, not a food additive. It is a source of protein and fat, including saturated fat; the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. It can also be high in sodium, with the FDA Daily Value for sodium set at 2,300 mg. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified processed meat, which includes cooked pork sausage, as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1), based on sufficient evidence that consumption causes colorectal cancer. This classification indicates a hazard, but does not quantify risk.
Allergen info
Pork is not one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.
Products containing Cooked Pork Sausage
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Kraft Heinz Foods Company
Biscuits, Bacon & Creamy Sausage Gravy All Dry Breakfast, Biscuits, Bacon & Creamy Sausage Gravy
High in sodium — 54% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving
220kcal
7.6Protein
10.8Fat
23.1Carbs
GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
Pillsbury Sausage Toaster Scrambles Pastries 8 Count
High in sodium — 26% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
356kcal
8.5Protein
20.0Fat
35.7Carbs