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Jimmy Dean Lite Turkey Sausage White Cheese
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Jimmy Dean Lite Turkey Sausage White Cheese

JIMMY DEAN DELIGHTS
20.40 oz
Available at Foodtown
270
Calories
18g
Protein
3g
Sugars
710mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
150
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Jimmy Dean Delights Turkey Sausage, Egg White & Cheese English Muffin is a frozen, grab-and-go breakfast sandwich positioned as a lighter, protein-forward morning option. You'll typically find it in the frozen breakfast aisle of the supermarket—stacked in the freezer case near other microwaveable breakfast sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and single-serve waffles, and often adjacent to other Jimmy Dean varieties. The product targets busy adults, commuters, and time-pressed parents who want a warm, convenient breakfast without a full cookup; marketing leans on the “Delights” sub-brand, low-calorie and protein claims (18 g protein, 270 kcal), and a whole-grain English muffin callout to create a health-halo. The packaging is a branded cardboard box with individually wrapped sandwiches inside a sealed tray or bag for freezer display; heating is usually by microwave or toaster oven for a quick ritual—grab, heat, and eat with coffee on the way to work or at the kitchen counter. Sensory notes: the whole-grain muffin is slightly chewy with a toasted exterior when heated, the turkey sausage patty is softer and less fatty than pork sausage with mild seasoning, the egg-white patty is firmer and slightly spongy, and the pasteurized American-style cheese melts into a creamy, salty layer. Label characteristics include “Delights,” whole grain claims and protein/calorie positioning; there is no organic certification and the ingredient list includes preservatives, modified starches and natural flavors. Processing context: this is a highly processed, convenience frozen sandwich assembled from multiple processed components. It fits into everyday breakfasts, commuter meals, and quick in-home brunches.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium710mg31%
Total Carbohydrate31g11%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars3g
Protein18g
* 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

Muffin:, Water,, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Whole, Grain, Wheat, Flour,, Yeast,, Wheat, Gluten,, Contains, Less, Than, 2%, Of:, Degermed, Yellow, Corn, Flour,, Degermed, Yellow, Cornmeal,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Fumaric, Acid,, Corn, Starch,, Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate,, Calcium, Sulfate,, Salt,, Ammonium, Chloride,, Honey,, Calcium, Propionate, And, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preservatives),, Soybean, Oil,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Vinegar., Fried, Egg, White, Patty:, Egg, Whites,, Modified, Tapioca, Starch,, Carrageenan,, Natural, Flavors,, Salt,, Soy, Lecithin., Fully, Cooked, Turkey, Sausage, Patty:, Mechanically, Separated, Turkey,, Turkey,, Water,, Soy, Protein, Concentrate,, Contains, 2%, Or, Less:, Salt,, Spices,, Dextrose,, Sugar,, Sodium, Phosphates,, Potassium, Chloride,, Yeast, Extract,, Natural, Flavors,, Maltodextrin,, Citric, Acid,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Caramel, Color., Pasteurized, Process, American, Cheese:, Milk,, Water,, Cream,, Contains, 2%, Or, Less, Of:, Cheese, Culture,, Citric, Acid,, Color, Added,, Enzymes,, Potassium, Citrate,, Salt,, Sodium, Citrate,, Sorbic, Acid, (Preservative),, Soy, Lecithin,, Tetrasodium, Pyrophosphate..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Calcium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and formulations (mechanically separated turkey, modified starches, preservatives, high-fructose corn syrup, emulsifiers, natural flavors) and is a ready-to-heat frozen assembled product, consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Jimmy Dean Lite Turkey Sausage White Cheese

The Lite Turkey Sausage White Cheese can be a convenient option for a quick meal, especially if you're looking for something high in protein with 18 grams per serving. However, it does contain 710 mg of sodium, which is about 31% of your daily value. So, while it can fit into a balanced diet, it's best enjoyed in moderation, especially if you're watching your salt intake.

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