Sausages
Trader Joe's Organic Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage
12 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Certified organic
Why it scores 84
Trader Joe's Organic Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage scores 84 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
- minus 3 points Salt 1 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Organic Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Salt 1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 162 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 12 g / 100 g plus 2 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 16 = 84
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 162 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Salt | 1 g |
Serving: 1 sausage (68 g)
Ingredients
- organic chicken
- water
- organic sweet Italian seasoning
- sea salt
- organic spices
- organic garlic powder
- organic paprika
- potassium lactate
- organic basil
- organic garlic
- celery powder
Label text, as published
organic chicken, water, organic sweet Italian seasoning, sea salt, organic spices, organic garlic powder, organic paprika, potassium lactate, organic basil, organic garlic, celery powder
Allergens and diets
Contains: Celery
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
ecfr.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org