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Greenfield Sausage Egg & Cheese on a Croissant
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Greenfield Sausage Egg & Cheese on a Croissant

Greenfield Natural Meat Co.
15.20 oz
Available at Foodtown
320
Calories
13g
Protein
3g
Sugars
500mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
104
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Greenfield Sausage Egg & Cheese on a Croissant is a ready-to-eat breakfast sandwich sold in the refrigerated prepared foods or frozen breakfast aisle, often displayed near other heat-and-eat sandwiches, microwavable breakfasts, and packaged croissants. The product is marketed as a convenience breakfast: a buttery croissant wrapped around a fully cooked pork sausage patty, an egg patty, and mild cheddar, packaged in a clear or printed plastic wrapper or box for single-serve grab-and-go. This item fits quick morning runs, busy weekday breakfasts, back-to-school lunches, or road-trip snack stops when shoppers want a familiar savory start without a diner stop. The brand name Greenfield Natural Meat Co. leans into a “natural” positioning, suggesting simpler ingredients and traditional meatcraft, which appeals to shoppers seeking a slightly more artisanal alternative to big national frozen brands; it targets time-pressed adults and parents who want a satisfying, protein-forward morning option. Label characteristics often include “natural” phrasing and emphasis on meat craftsmanship, but the product lacks organic certification and is not marketed as a health food; packaging may show appetizing photography and promises of real butter and cheese to create a wholesome halo. Processing context: components are fully cooked and combined with stabilizers, modified starches, preservatives, and flavor systems—an industrially assembled prepared sandwich. Sensory details: expect a flaky, buttery croissant exterior, a firm pork patty with spiced notes, soft processed egg texture, and melty mild cheddar; reheating yields steamy, hand-held comfort with a quick microwave or toaster oven ritual before eating.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 4
Calories320
% Daily Value*
Total Fat20g26%
Saturated Fat10g50%
Cholesterol100mg33%
Sodium500mg22%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars3g
Added Sugars2g4%
Protein13g
* 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.

Ingredients

Butter, Croissant:, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Butter,, Sugar,, Yeast,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Salt,, Natural, Flavor,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Cultured, Wheat, Flour, (Preservative),, Whey,, Guar, Gum,, Ascorbic, Acid,, Enzymes,, Fully, Cooked, Sausage, Patty:, Pork,, Water,, Sea, Salt,, Cane, Sugar,, Spice,, Paprika,, Rice, Concentrate,, Spice, Extract,, Precooked, Egg, Patty:, Whole, Eggs,, Non, Fat, Milk,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Food, Starch,, Corn, Oil,, Salt,, Xanthan, Gum,, Butter, Type, Flavor, (Maltodextrin,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Natural, Flavors,, Medium, Chain, Triglycerides),, Citric, Acid,, Pepper,, Mild, Cheddar, Cheese:, Cultured, Pasteurized, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Annatto, (Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Corn Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Modified Corn Starch - Processed emulsifier
  • Cultured Wheat Flour - Synthetic preservative
  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Multiple fully processed components (pre-cooked sausage and egg patties), modified starches, flavor systems, preservatives, and reconstituted ingredients indicate an ultra-processed product designed for convenience and long shelf-life.

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Common Questions about Greenfield Sausage Egg & Cheese on a Croissant

That depends on how you define healthy! With 320 calories and 13 grams of protein, it can be a satisfying breakfast option, especially when you're short on time. However, it's also higher in fat and sodium, so if you're watching those, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

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road-trip
weekend-brunch

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