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Greenfield Sausage, Egg & Cheese on English Muffin
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Greenfield Sausage, Egg & Cheese on English Muffin

Greenfield Natural Meat Co.
17.30 oz
Available at Foodtown
310
Calories
15g
Protein
2g
Sugars
630mg
Sodium
127
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Greenfield Sausage, Egg & Cheese on English Muffin is a ready-to-heat breakfast sandwich sold by Greenfield Natural Meat Co. You’d find it in the refrigerated breakfast or prepared foods aisle by other grab-and-go sandwiches, frozen or fresh microwaveable breakfasts, and near refrigerated breakfast meats and deli items. It reads like a classic morning staple—pork sausage, folded egg patty, mild cheddar on a plain English muffin—positioned for busy families, commuters and anyone seeking a familiar, protein-forward morning meal. The brand name and packaging lean into a “natural” and artisanal cue, but there’s no organic seal; label copy often highlights simple-sounding ingredients and “natural” meat language while the ingredient list reveals preservatives, emulsifiers and flavorings. This product fits quick weekday breakfasts, on-the-go school or work mornings, road-trip snack packs, or slow weekend brunches for people who want convenience without cooking. In processing terms it’s a highly processed, fully assembled convenience product made from pre-cooked components and formulated additives. Sensory notes: the muffin toasts soft-crisp at the edges, the sausage patty is dense and savory with a slightly sweet, spiced edge, the egg is smooth and uniformly set, and the cheddar adds a mild, creamy finish; overall mouthfeel is cohesive and slightly greasy. Packaging is a sealed wrapper or clamshell tray designed for microwave or oven reheating; the ritual is grab from fridge, warm, and eat immediately—often wrapped for a commute or unwrapped at a desk. It trades home-cooked warmth for consistent convenience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 4
Calories310
% Daily Value*
Total Fat15g19%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol85mg28%
Sodium630mg27%
Total Carbohydrate27g10%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein15g
* 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

Plain, English, Muffin:, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Ascorbic, Acid,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Enzyme,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Whole, Grain, Yellow, Corn, Meal,, Yeast,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Wheat, Gluten,, Sugar,, Salt,, Cultured, Wheat, Flour,, Soybean, Oil,, Calcium, Propionate, (Preservative),, White, Distilled, Vinegar,, Citric, Acid, (Preservative),, DATEM,, Vinegar,, Fumaric, Acid,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Canola, Oil,, Enzymes,, Ascorbic, Acid,, Mono-, and, Diglycerides,, 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:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Calcium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • Citric Acid - 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?

This ready-to-eat, fully assembled sandwich contains multiple industrial additives (preservatives, emulsifiers, modified starches, flavor systems) and pre-cooked formulated components, which places it in the ultraprocessed (NOVA 4) category.

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Common Questions about Greenfield Sausage, Egg & Cheese on English Muffin

The term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, but this breakfast muffin has a solid protein punch at 15 grams per serving, making it a decent option for a quick meal. However, it's also got 630 mg of sodium, which is something to keep in mind if you're watching your salt intake. If you’re looking for a balance, it’s best enjoyed as part of a varied diet rather than as a daily staple.

Perfect For

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road-trip
weekend-brunch

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