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Italian Sausage & Garlic Meat Sauce

Italian Sausage & Garlic Meat Sauce nutrition label, ingredients and packaging

Not Vegan

Contains 'pork'

Health ScoreModerate
75/100
Calories
67
Sugar
7g
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Family & Pet Safety

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Not Dog Safe 🐶❌

⚠️ DANGEROUS: Anemia (More potent than onion).
Ref: AKC
⚠️ SODIUM ION POISONING: Vomiting, seizures (in high doses).
Ref: Merck Vet
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Pregnancy Safe? 🤰✅

Safe for consumption.

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Kid Friendly 👶✅

Kid-friendly ingredients.

Ingredient Decoder

Moderate Caution

Canola Oil

A highly processed industrial oil extracted using hexane solvents, bleached, and deodorized. High in Omega-6s which can promote inflammation if not balanced with Omega-3s.

Full Ingredients List:

tomato puree (water, tomato paste), italian sausage (pork, seasoning [spice, salt, dehydrated garlic], water, salt), onions, sugar, garlic, contains less than 1% of: salt, canola oil, citric acid, spices,

Diet Compatibility

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Vegan

Avoid

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Gluten-Free

OK

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Keto

Avoid

What you need to know

Fat in low quantity (2.08g)

This product contains a low amount of fat. A healthy choice for your heart.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts

Saturated Fat in low quantity (0.833g)

Saturated fat in low quantity. Good for maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in moderate quantity (6.67g)

Sugars in moderate quantity.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts

Salt in moderate quantity (0.979g)

Salt in moderate quantity.

Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

Health Benefits

  • Convenient Snack

Cons & Warnings

  • Ultra Processed

Processing Level

Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)

NOVA 4: Ultra Processed

Analysis Report

Sarah Jenkins, RDN

Sarah Jenkins, RDN

Registered Dietitian

"Sarah specializes in metabolic health and label decoding."

Health Integrity Analysis

Is Italian Sausage & Garlic Meat Sauce truly good for you, or is it just clever marketing? We analyzed the nutritional density, ingredient safety, and processing levels using the CakeID Algorithm. With a calculated health score of 75/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.

⚠️ Moderate Caution

While free from the most dangerous additives, we detected Canola Oil. A highly processed industrial oil extracted using hexane solvents, bleached, and deodorized. High in Omega-6s which can promote inflammation if not balanced with Omega-3s. It is generally safe in small amounts but worth noting for sensitive diets.

Nutritional Balance

With only 7g of sugar, this product maintains a balanced profile. It avoids the excessive sweetness of typical processed foods while providing 3g of protein.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Italian Sausage & Garlic Meat Sauce achieves a CakeID Score of 75/100.

Consume in Moderation: It's not a health hazard, but it shouldn't be a staple in your daily diet due to its processing level or nutritional density.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Italian Sausage & Garlic Meat Sauce healthy?
It depends on your goals. With a score of 75/100, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Is Italian Sausage & Garlic Meat Sauce Vegan?
No. Contains 'pork'.
Are there artificial additives?
No high-risk artificial additives were detected in this product.
Disclaimer: The information provided by CakeID is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Always consult a professional for dietary concerns.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 package

Amount per serving
Calories
67
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 9g3%
Dietary Fiber 2g7%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
Potassium 0mg0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Burn It Off

To burn off the 67 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

7
Run
8
Cycle
17
Walk

Sugar Visualization

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~2 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.