Chicken sausages
Kirkland Signature Chicken Sausage
48 oz
Score
- High in salt
Why it scores 79
Kirkland Signature Chicken Sausage 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 2.1 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- plus 4 points Protein 18.4 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
Chicken Sausage
Ingredients
- Natamycin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 3.9 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points
- Salt 2.1 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 197 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 18.4 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 15.5 = 84.5 → 85 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 197 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 13.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.9 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 18.4 g |
| Salt | 2.1 g |
Serving: 1 link (76 g)
Ingredients
- Chicken
- Parmesan Cheese (Pasteurized Cow's Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes)
- Parmesan and Romano Cheese Blend (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Natamycin)
- : Cracked Black Pepper
- Kosher Salt
- Dried Citrus Pulp (not recognized)
- Extract of Rosemary
- Vinegar
- Natural Pork Casing
Label text, as published
Chicken, Parmesan Cheese (Pasteurized Cow's Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Parmesan and Romano Cheese Blend (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Natamycin), : Cracked Black Pepper, Kosher Salt, Dried Citrus Pulp, Extract of Rosemary, Vinegar, Natural Pork Casing CONTAINS: Milk COATED PAPER| PLASTIC SLEEVE WRAP *Not recycled in aã communities ycleinfo ITM / ART 17753
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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11. List of Permitted Preservatives (Lists of Permitted Food Additives)
“B.2 Butylated Hydroxyanisole n/a (a) Active dry yeasts (a) Preservative (a) 1,000 ppm n/a”
canada.ca
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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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