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Trader Joe's Garlic Herb Sausage
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Trader Joe's Garlic Herb Sausage

12 oz

Excellent out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Contains nitrites or nitrates
  • No additives
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Why it scores 91

Trader Joe's Garlic Herb Sausage scores 91 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Cultured celery powder (natural nitrite source): Provides nitrite like synthetic curing salts. Regulatory
  2. Salt 1.5 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
  3. Protein 20 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Garlic Herb Sausage

START100

Ingredients

  • Cultured celery powder (natural nitrite source)
    Regulatory Provides nitrite like synthetic curing salts. [1][2]
subtotal−7.5

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 1.8 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some saturated fat. [3]
  • Salt 1.5 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [4]
  • Protein 20 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [5]
subtotal−2
TOTAL 91Excellent

100 − 9.5 = 90.5 → 91

GTIN 00009885000068 · 2026-04-01

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy153 kcal
Fat8.2 g
Saturated fat1.8 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein20 g
Salt1.5 g

Serving: 1 link (85 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

chicken, saturated fat 1.5g 8% contains less than 2% of salt, parsley, basil, roasted onions, roasted garlic, celery juice powder, marjoram, oregano, black pepper, white pepper, in a natural pork casing. trans fat 0g cholesterol 65mg 22% sodium 510mg 21% total carbohydrate 0g 0% dietary fiber og 0%

Allergens and diets

Contains: Celery

  • Not vegan
  • Not vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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Sources

  1. Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)

    International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO) · IARC

    monographs.iarc.who.int

  2. Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2108 of 6 October 2023 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 and the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 as regards food additives nitrites (E 249–250) and nitrates (E 251–252)

    European Union (Official Journal) · Oct 6, 2023 · Law

    “the presence of nitrites and nitrates in foods can give rise to the formation of nitrosamines some of which are carcinogenic.”

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  3. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  4. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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

  5. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  6. Carcinogenicity of consumption of red and processed meat (IARC Monographs Vol. 114 working group summary)

    The Lancet Oncology · December 2015 · IARC

    doi.org