Beef summer sausage

Beef summer sausage

Hickory Farms · all Hickory Farms products checked

Target diet: Vegan

Beef summer sausage · Vegan

No, skip it.

beef.

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Deciding ingredient

beef

On the label

BeefSaltDextroseSpicesSmoke FlavoringNatural FlavorsLactic Acid Starter CultureSodium Erythorbate

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsbeef
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
339.3 kcal
Fat
28.6 g
Saturated fat
12.5 g
high
Carbohydrates
1.8 g
Sugars
1.8 g
low
Protein
17.9 g
Salt
3.2 g
high

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, low in sugars, high in salt. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Ingredients (original text)

Beef, Salt, Dextrose, Spices, Smoke Flavoring, Natural Flavors, Lactic Acid Starter Culture, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrate

Detailed analysis: why is Beef summer sausage not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that Beef summer sausage is likely not suitable for a vegan diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • beef

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Beef, Salt, Dextrose, Spices, Smoke Flavoring, Natural Flavors, Lactic Acid Starter Culture, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrate. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Beef summer sausage contains 339.3 calories per 100g, with 17.9g of protein, 28.6g of fat, and 1.8g of carbohydrates (1.8g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a vegan diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer vegan-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Beef summer sausage Vegan?

No, Beef summer sausage is generally not Vegan because it contains beef.

Does Beef summer sausage contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Beef, Salt, Dextrose, Spices, Smoke Flavoring, Natural Flavors, Lactic Acid Starter Culture, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrate

What are the nutritional facts of Beef summer sausage?

Beef summer sausage contains 339.3 calories per 100g, with 17.9g of protein, 1.8g of carbohydrates, and 28.6g of fat.

How much sugar is in Beef summer sausage?

Beef summer sausage lists 1.8 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as low in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (5 g or less per 100 g).

Can I eat Beef summer sausage on a Vegan diet?

No, Beef summer sausage is not recommended for a Vegan diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Vegan-certified alternatives.