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JImmy Dean Sausage, Egg And Cheese Croissant
Deli
📊 NOVA 4

JImmy Dean Sausage, Egg And Cheese Croissant

JIMMY DEAN
4.90 oz
Available at Foodtown
470
Calories
14g
Protein
5g
Sugars
780mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
145
Ingredients

What You Should Know

This ready-to-heat Jimmy Dean Sausage, Egg and Cheese Croissant is a refrigerated breakfast sandwich you would spot in the grab-and-go refrigerated section near other microwaveable breakfast sandwiches, packaged deli breakfasts, and pre-cooked breakfast meats. It sits by the dairy and prepared foods case rather than on the frozen aisle, often near eggs, bacon, and microwavable burritos. shoppers pick it up for busy weekday mornings, commute breakfasts, quick weekend brunches, or road trips when hot, handheld convenience is the priority. Jimmy Dean’s long-standing sausage heritage positions this product as an everyman convenience brand — hearty, familiar, and aimed at time-pressed adults and families who want a classic American breakfast without cooking. Packaging and label cues lean into convenience and protein-forward messaging rather than organic or artisanal claims; you will not find organic certification and the product includes standard processed-food claims and brand badges, sometimes emphasizing "heat-and-eat" and heritage sausage imagery. In plain terms it is a highly processed, factory-assembled sandwich containing multiple preservatives, emulsifiers, stabilizers, and flavorings. Sensory details: the croissant shell promises a flaky, buttery exterior that softens when microwaved, yielding a tender, slightly sweet bread; inside, a compact, salty pork sausage patty contrasts with a spongy, folded egg patty and a slice of processed cheddar that melts into a creamy, cohesive bite. It is typically wrapped in sealed plastic film or a heat-stable tray for microwave use, enjoyed as a quick morning ritual with coffee or taken on-the-go.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories470
% Daily Value*
Total Fat33g42%
Saturated Fat13g65%
Cholesterol155mg52%
Sodium780mg34%
Total Carbohydrate28g10%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars5g
Added Sugars4g8%
Protein14g
* 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

CROISSANT:, Enriched Bleached, Wheat, Flour, (Contains, Bleached, Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin, And, Folic, Acid),, Water, Vegetable, Oil, (Palm,, Soybean),, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Yeast,, Contains, 2%, Or Less:, Isolated, Soy, Product,, Eggs,, Salt,, Whey,, Preservatives, (Calcium Propionate,, Potassium, Sorbate,, Sodium, Benzoate),, Mono, And, Diglycerides, Maltodextrin,, Sugar,, Natural, And, Artificial, Flavor,, Medium, Chain, Triglycerides, Soy, Lecithin., COOKED, PORK, SAUSAGE, PATTY:, Pork, Water,, Contains, 2%, or, less, of, the, following:, Salt,, Dextrose,, Spices,, Potassium Lactate,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Sodium, Diacetate,, BHT,, Citric Acid,, Caramel, Color., GRILLED, EGG, PATTY:, Whole Eggs,, Nonfat, Milk,, Egg, Yolk,, Soybean, Oil,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Potassium Sorbate, (Preservative),, Monosodium, Phosphate,, Salt,, Xanthan, Gum,, Natural, And, Artificial Butter, Flavor, (Soybean, Oil,, Butter,, Lipolyzed, Butter, Oil,, And, Natural, And, Artificial Flavors),, Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Nisin, Preparation, (Preservative),, Citric Acid,, Soy, Lecithin, (Release, Agent)., PASTEURIZED, PROCESS, CHEDDAR CHEESE:, Cultured, Milk,, Water,, Cream,, Sodium, Phosphates, Salt,, Sorbic, Acid, (A, Preservative),, Vegetable, Color, (Annatto, and, Paprika Extract),, Enzymes..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono And Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Calcium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
  • Nisin Preparation - Synthetic preservative
  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
  • Paprika Extract - 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?

The sandwich contains multiple industrial ingredients (high-fructose corn syrup, modified starch, preservatives, mono- and diglycerides, artificial flavors, emulsifiers) and is a factory-assembled ready-to-eat product, fitting NOVA group 4 for ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about JImmy Dean Sausage, Egg And Cheese Croissant

That really depends on your definition of healthy! With 470 calories and 33 grams of fat, it’s definitely more of a hearty breakfast option. If you’re looking for something high in protein to keep you full, it fits the bill, but if you're watching your saturated fat or sodium intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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