Frozen meats

Applegate Naturals Chicken & Sage Breakfast Sausage

Good out of 100 Medium confidence

High in salt
Contains added sugars
No additives

Why it scores 67

Applegate Naturals Chicken & Sage Breakfast Sausage scores 67 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
minus 5 points Salt 1.7 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

Chicken & Sage Breakfast Sausage

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Ingredients

Sugar minus 20 points

Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]

subtotal−20

Processing

Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points

Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [4]

subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

Saturated fat 3.4 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points

Strong Contains some saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. [5]
Salt 1.7 g / 100 g minus 5 points

Strong High in salt. [6]
Energy 186 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points

Info Energy-dense for its weight. Counted at half for this whole-food category. [2]
Protein 15.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points

Info A good source of protein. [2]

subtotal−5

TOTAL 67Good

100 − 33 = 67

Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy	186 kcal
Fat	13.6 g
Saturated fat	3.4 g
Trans fat	0 g
Carbohydrates	1.7 g
Sugars	0 g
Added sugars	1.7 g
Fiber	0 g
Protein	15.3 g
Salt	1.7 g

Serving: 3 links (59 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.

Label text, as published

CHICKEN**, WATER. CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: CANE SUGAR, SALT, SPICES, SAGE.

Allergens and diets

Not vegan
Not vegetarian
Gluten-free
Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

who.int
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
Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

efsa.europa.eu
Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

doi.org
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
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
Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

assets.publishing.service.gov.uk

Score

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