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Al Fresco Chicken Sausage
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Al Fresco Chicken Sausage

11 oz

Poor out of 100 High confidence
  • Contains added sugars
  • No synthetic dyes
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Why it scores 30

Al Fresco Chicken Sausage scores 30 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Brown sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  3. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4, estimated): No NOVA group on file; estimated from 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers. Strong

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

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The Receipt

Chicken Sausage

START100

Ingredients

  • Brown sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Yeast extract
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Calcium alginate
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
subtotal−44

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4, estimated)
    Strong No NOVA group on file; estimated from 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers. [4]
  • 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: color (added), flavor enhancer and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. [4]
subtotal−21

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 2.6 g / 100 g
    Strong High in saturated fat. [5]
  • Salt 1.4 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [6]
  • Energy 167 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [2]
  • Protein 16.7 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [2]
subtotal−5
TOTAL 30Poor

100 − 70 = 30

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

GTIN 00030771026459 · 2026-04-20

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy167 kcal
Fat9 g
Saturated fat2.6 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates2.6 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein16.7 g
Salt1.4 g

Serving: 78g

Ingredients

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

CHICKEN, SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES), CARAMELIZED ONION, WATER, BROWN SUGAR, SUGAR, PARMESAN CHEESE (SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, SPICES, PAPRIKA, YEAST EXTRACT, DRIED GREEN ONION, DRIED LEMON PEEL, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, PRUNE POWDER, CALCIUM ALGINATE CASING.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk

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

Always check the package: recipes change.

More from Al Fresco

Sources

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  5. 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

  6. 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