Pork Sausage
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What it is
Pork sausage is a food product made from ground pork meat, often mixed with fat, salt, and various spices and herbs. It can be fresh, cured, or smoked, and is typically encased in a casing or formed into patties. The specific preparation methods vary widely, impacting its flavor and texture.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add pork sausage to products primarily to provide a savory flavor, protein, and a satisfying texture. It is a common ingredient in breakfast items, pizzas, and other prepared meals, contributing to the overall taste profile and nutritional content.
Health notes
Pork sausage is a whole food and not a food additive, so it does not have an FDA additive status like GRAS. It can be a source of protein, but also may be high in saturated fat and sodium. The 2025-2030 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) has classified processed meat, which includes some forms of pork sausage, as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1), based on evidence linking its consumption to an increased risk of colorectal cancer.
Allergen info
Pork sausage is not considered one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
Products containing Pork Sausage
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Kraft Heinz Foods Company
Mini Bagels Topped With Cheese, Sausage, And Pepperoni Made With Pork And Chicken Added, And Tomato Sauce Pizza Snacks!, Cheese, Sausage & Pepperoni
216kcal
8.0Protein
5.7Fat
30.7Carbs
Kraft Heinz Foods Company
Mini Bagels Topped With Cheese, Sausage, And Pepperoni Made With Pork And Chicken Added, And Tomato Sauce Pizza Snacks, Cheese, Sausage & Pepperoni
216kcal
8.0Protein
5.7Fat
30.7Carbs
Kraft Heinz Foods Company
Cheese, Sausage & Pepperoni Mini Bagels Topped With Cheese, Sausage, Pepperoni And Tomato Sauce Pizza Snacks, Cheese, Sausage & Pepperoni
239kcal
8.0Protein
6.8Fat
36.4Carbs
ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods, LLC
Sausage Gravy Stuffed Buttermilk Biscuit, Sausage Gravy
High in sodium — 56% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving
289kcal
7.8Protein
15.5Fat
29.6Carbs
Aqua Farms Crawfish, Inc.
Stuffed Jalapenos
High in sodium — 31% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving
312kcal
16.1Protein
26.8Fat
1.8Carbs
Ruiz Food Products Inc
Burritos, Egg, Sausage & Cheese
High in sodium — 20% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving
227kcal
8.6Protein
10.2Fat
23.4Carbs
Safeway, Inc.
Signature Cafe, Frittata, Maple Sausage, Potato And Cheddar, Maple Sausage, Potato And Cheddar
High in sodium — 24% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 70% DV per serving
230kcal
10.6Protein
18.6Fat
7.1Carbs
Safeway, Inc.
Signature Cafe, Egg Frittata
High in sodium — 32% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 63% DV per serving
239kcal
12.4Protein
18.6Fat
5.3Carbs
Ruiz Food Products Inc
Fresh Baked Burritos Tortilla, Egg, Sausage Bacon & Cheese
High in sodium — 22% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving
211kcal
8.6Protein
8.6Fat
24.2Carbs