Sausages
Bilinski Sausage Mfg Co. Bilinski's, Italian Chicken Sausage, Mild
12 oz/340 g
Score
- High in salt
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Bilinski Sausage Mfg Co. Bilinski's, Italian Chicken Sausage, Mild scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 7 points Salt 1.9 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- plus 4 points Protein 17.7 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
Capped at 79: High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Bilinski's, Italian Chicken Sausage, Mild
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.9 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Protein 17.7 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 11 = 89 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 118 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.5 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 17.7 g |
| Salt | 1.9 g |
Serving: 1 LINK (68 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
SKINLESS CHICKEN, WATER, RED AND GREEN DRIED PEPPERS, SEA SALT, PAPRIKA, FENNEL SEED, BLACK PEPPER, DRIED ONIONS.
Allergens and diets
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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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.”
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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.”
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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