Ingredient

Cooked Spicy Italian Sausage

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add cooked spicy Italian sausage to provide a savory, spicy flavor and protein …

What it is

Cooked Spicy Italian Sausage is a type of processed meat product made from ground pork, seasoned with a blend of spices such as fennel, red pepper flakes, and garlic. It is pre-cooked, making it convenient for use in various dishes.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add cooked spicy Italian sausage to provide a savory, spicy flavor and protein to prepared meals. It is commonly found in frozen pizzas, pasta dishes, and other ready-to-eat entrees.

Health notes

Cooked Spicy Italian Sausage is regulated by the FDA as a meat product. As a processed meat, it can be high in saturated fat and sodium. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting saturated fat to less than 10% of daily calories, and the FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies processed meat as Group 1, meaning it is carcinogenic to humans. However, the FDA does not provide specific health recommendations for this ingredient beyond general dietary guidelines for fat and sodium.

Allergen info

Cooked Spicy Italian Sausage itself is not one of the 9 major FDA allergens. However, some formulations may contain other ingredients that are allergens, such as dairy or wheat, so checking product labels is important.

Products containing Cooked Spicy Italian Sausage

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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Personal Big, Bold & Meaty Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 63% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 80% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 263kcal 11.2Protein 13.8Fat 22.8Carbs Rich Products Corporation Supreme With Pepperoni, Sausage, Mozzarella & Provolone Cheese, Black Olives, Red Bell Pepper, Yellow Bell Pepper, Green Bell Pepper & Red Onion Pizza Halves, Supreme Pizza High in sodium — 35% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 280kcal 10.2Protein 13.6Fat 28.8Carbs Rising Crust Supreme Pizza, Supreme Supervalu, Inc. Rising Crust Supreme Pizza, Supreme Pizza High in sodium — 34% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 234kcal 9.5Protein 10.1Fat 26.6Carbs Rich Products Corporation Three Meat With Sausage, Pepperoni, Bacon, Mozzarella, Provolone, Parmesan & Romano Cheeses Pizza Halves, Three Meat Pizza High in sodium — 51% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 306kcal 12.1Protein 15.3Fat 29.9Carbs 5 Meat Premium Deli Style Pepperoni, Spicy Italian Sausage, Italian Sausage, Bacon, Seasoned Ground Beef Rising Crust Pizza, 5 Meat Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 5 Meat Premium Deli Style Pepperoni, Spicy Italian Sausage, Italian Sausage, Bacon, Seasoned Ground Beef Rising Crust Pizza, 5 Meat Pizza High in sodium — 38% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 253kcal 10.7Protein 10.7Fat 28.7Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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