Ingredient

Cooked Sausage

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add cooked sausage to products primarily for its flavor, protein content, and texture. …

What it is

Cooked sausage is a food product made from ground meat, often pork, beef, or poultry, mixed with spices, herbs, and sometimes other ingredients like breadcrumbs or binders. This mixture is then formed into links or patties and cooked, typically by frying, baking, or boiling.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add cooked sausage to products primarily for its flavor, protein content, and texture. It is a popular ingredient in various prepared foods, including pizzas, frozen breakfast sandwiches, and frozen dinners and entrees, where it provides a savory component.

Health notes

Cooked sausage is regulated by the FDA as a meat product, not a food additive. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies processed meat, which includes cooked sausage, as 'carcinogenic to humans' (Group 1). This classification is based on sufficient evidence that consumption of processed meat causes colorectal cancer. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) advise limiting saturated fat to less than 10% of daily calories, and the FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg, both of which can be high in some cooked sausage products. JECFA and EFSA do not typically evaluate whole food products like cooked sausage.

Allergen info

Cooked sausage itself is not a major allergen. However, depending on the specific ingredients used in its preparation, it may contain common allergens such as soy, wheat, or dairy.

Products containing Cooked Sausage

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Chicken & Sausage Creamy Cajun Alfredo, Chicken & Sausage CRAVE Chicken & Sausage Creamy Cajun Alfredo, Chicken & Sausage Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 49% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving 147kcal 10Protein 6.7Fat 12Carbs Campbell Soup Company French Toast And Sausage, French Toast Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 224kcal 9.0Protein 10.3Fat 23.7Carbs Campbell Soup Company Pancakes And Sausage Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 43% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 288kcal 7.7Protein 13.5Fat 34.1Carbs Campbell Soup Company Scrambled Eggs And Sausage With Seasoned Roasted Potatoes, Seasoned Roasted Potatoes Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 48% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 95% DV per serving 192kcal 7.9Protein 13.0Fat 10.2Carbs Heinz Frozen Food Company Breakfast Mini Bagels Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 227kcal 10.2Protein 5.7Fat 33.0Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Sausage, Egg & Cheese Seasoned Sausage With Scrambled Eggs & Cheddar Cheese In A Crispy Golden Crust Breakfast Stuffed Sandwiches, Sausage, Egg & Cheese Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 276kcal 7.1Protein 11.8Fat 33.1Carbs Supreme Pepperoni, Sausage, Red & Green Peppers, Black Olives & Onions Pizzeria Style Crust Pizza, Supreme Topco Associates, Inc. Supreme Pepperoni, Sausage, Red & Green Peppers, Black Olives & Onions Pizzeria Style Crust Pizza, Supreme Pizza High in sodium — 38% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 232kcal 8.6Protein 11.3Fat 25.2Carbs Butch's Pizza Sausage, Cheese, Pepperoni, Olives, Mushrooms, Onions, Peppers Super Thin Crust Combination Pizza, Combination Pizza High in sodium — 49% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 231kcal 12.2Protein 12.2Fat 17.3Carbs Butch's Pizza Chili Sauce With Meat Super Thin Crust Pizza, Chili Sauce With Meat Pizza High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 233kcal 11.7Protein 10Fat 24.2Carbs Butch's Pizza Super Thin Crust Sausage & Cheese Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 258kcal 14.8Protein 13.3Fat 19.5Carbs Butch's Pizza Our 3 Meat Special Sausage Cheese Pepperoni Canadian Bacon Pizza, Our 3 Meat Special Pizza High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 254kcal 14.6Protein 14.6Fat 16.1Carbs Butch's Pizza Chili With Meat Sauce Super Thin Crust Pizza, Chili With Meat Sauce Pizza High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 233kcal 11.7Protein 10Fat 24.2Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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