Smoked sausage

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Target diet: Vegan

Smoked sausage · Vegan

No, skip it.

milk, and 6 more.

  • milk
  • cream
  • cheese
  • beef
  • pork
  • turkey

Automated check based on Open Food Facts label data. Not medical advice. Always check the package.

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Deciding ingredient

milk

On the label

Porkwatercheddar cheesecultured milksaltenzymescreamsodium phosphates

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsmilk, cream, cheese
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
288 kcal
Fat
24.2 g
Saturated fat
9.1 g
high
Carbohydrates
6.1 g
Sugars
1.5 g
low
Fibre
1.5 g
Protein
12.1 g
Salt
2.3 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.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

Pork, mechanically separated turkey, water, pasteurized process cheddar cheese (cheddar cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes), water, cream, sodium phosphates, salt, sorbic acid (preservative), vegetable color (annatto and paprika extracts)), corn syrup, contains 2% or less of the following: beef, salt, modified corn starch, oat fiber, corn maltodextrin, spices (including chipotle chili pepper), paprika, dehydrated garlic, dehydrated onion, roasted garlic powder, sunflower oil, natural flavor, dextrose, potassium chloride, sodium phosphates, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite.

Detailed analysis: why is Smoked sausage not vegan?

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

  • milk
  • cream
  • cheese
  • beef
  • pork
  • turkey
  • Milk (allergen data)

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Pork, mechanically separated turkey, water, pasteurized process cheddar cheese (cheddar cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes), water, cream, sodium phosphates, salt, sorbic acid (preservative), vegetable color (annatto and paprika extracts)), corn syrup, contains 2% or less of the following: beef, salt, modified corn starch, oat fiber, corn maltodextrin, spices (including chipotle chili pepper), paprika, dehydrated garlic, dehydrated onion, roasted garlic powder, sunflower oil, natural flavor, dextrose, potassium chloride, sodium phosphates, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Smoked sausage contains 288 calories per 100g, with 12.1g of protein, 24.2g of fat, and 6.1g of carbohydrates (1.5g 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 Smoked sausage Vegan?

No, Smoked sausage is generally not Vegan because it contains milk, cream, cheese and others.

Does Smoked sausage contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Pork, mechanically separated turkey, water, pasteurized process cheddar cheese (cheddar cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes), water, cream, sodium ph...

What are the nutritional facts of Smoked sausage?

Smoked sausage contains 288 calories per 100g, with 12.1g of protein, 6.1g of carbohydrates, and 24.2g of fat.

How much sugar is in Smoked sausage?

Smoked sausage lists 1.5 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).

Is Smoked sausage ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Smoked sausage is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Smoked sausage on a Vegan diet?

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