Fully Cooked Italian Sausage
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What it is
Fully cooked Italian sausage is a processed meat product, typically made from ground pork or a blend of meats, seasoned with traditional Italian spices like fennel, garlic, and paprika. It is pre-cooked, making it convenient for use in various dishes.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add fully cooked Italian sausage to products to provide a savory flavor, hearty texture, and protein content. It is frequently found in ready-to-eat meals, pasta dishes, sauces, and frozen entrees.
Health notes
Fully cooked Italian sausage is a processed meat product. Processed meats are generally higher in sodium and saturated fat. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) 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 carcinogenic to humans (Group 1). Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA typically evaluate food additives, not whole food ingredients like sausage.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. However, some specific sausage formulations may contain common allergens like soy or wheat as binders or fillers.
Products containing Fully Cooked Italian Sausage
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Heinz Frozen Food Company
Tortellini Alfredo With Italian Sausage
High in sodium — 69% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving
172kcal
7.1Protein
8.6Fat
16.9Carbs
Kraft Heinz Foods Company
Italian Sausage & Peppers Pasta Sauce, Italian Sausage & Peppers
88kcal
3.2Protein
5.6Fat
8Carbs
Kraft Heinz Foods Company
Rustic Bolognese Pasta Sauce, Rustic Bolognese
High in sodium — 20% DV per serving
80kcal
3.2Protein
4Fat
7.2Carbs
Kraft Heinz Foods Company
Creamy Tomato Sauce Made With Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Italian Sausage And Shell Pasta Bake, Shells & Italian Sausage
High in sodium — 27% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
132kcal
5.9Protein
7.3Fat
11.0Carbs
R&J Specialty Foods
Sausage Pizza
High in sodium — 42% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
212kcal
10.3Protein
9.6Fat
20.5Carbs
Newman's Own, Inc.
Italian Sausage & Peppers Flavorful Chunks Of Italian Sausage Combined With Lots Of Red And Green Bell Peppers, Onions And Mozzarella Thin And Crispy Pizza, Italian Sausage & Peppers
High in sodium — 28% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
228kcal
9.8Protein
11.4Fat
21.9Carbs
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Extra Large Meat Trio Pizza
High in sodium — 35% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
283kcal
15Protein
16.7Fat
17.5Carbs
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Medium Meat Trio Pizza
High in sodium — 30% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
258kcal
13.3Protein
14.2Fat
18.3Carbs
Kraft Heinz Foods Company
Applewood Smoked Bacon Atop Turkey Medallions And Savory Sausage Stuffing, Bacon Topped Turkey With Garlic Sauce
High in sodium — 54% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving
145kcal
11.3Protein
6.7Fat
9.9Carbs
H E Butt Grocery Company
Supreme Deli Style Pizza, Supreme
High in sodium — 30% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
211kcal
9.0Protein
9.0Fat
22.6Carbs
Connie's Pizza Inc.
Pepperoni & Sausage Take & Bake Handmade Restaurant-Style Thin Crust Pizza, Pepperoni & Sausage
High in sodium — 33% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
226kcal
11.7Protein
11.7Fat
18.2Carbs