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Libbys Vienna Sausage, Chicken
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Libbys Vienna Sausage, Chicken

Libby's
4.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
180
Calories
10g
Protein
1g
Sugars
1060mg
Sodium
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Libby s Vienna Sausage, Chicken, is a small, shelf-stable canned meat commonly found in the canned meats and pantry staples aisle, shelved near other potted and canned proteins such as SPAM, canned tuna, and corned beef. The 4.6 ounce tin signals a grab-and-go convenience item for shoppers stocking a pantry, packing a camping kit, or preparing for storms. It reads as an everyday, value-oriented product with a long-established brand name that evokes traditional American canned goods rather than premium or artisanal meat. Packaging cues include straightforward nutrition callouts such as protein content and low net carbs, and label language like natural flavors and keto friendly, but there is no organic or fresh-meat certification and no child-centric cartooning. This product is fully cooked and packed in chicken broth, a result of multiple industrial processing steps that yield a ready-to-eat, shelf-stable sausage with added preservatives and texturizing agents. Sensory experience is soft and springy with a uniform, finely ground texture and pronounced salty, savory flavor from broth and seasonings; the small cylindrical pieces are eaten straight from the can, sliced into casseroles, stirred into mac and cheese, or tossed into picnic or camping fare. Rituals around use range from quick, no-heat snacks during road trips to a nostalgic pantry standby for older shoppers who grew up with canned meats. Note the high sodium and presence of preservatives when considering it as part of a regular diet.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat15g19%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Cholesterol85mg28%
Sodium1060mg46%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein10g
* 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

Mechanically, Separated, Chicken,, Chicken, Broth,, Water,, Contains, less, than, 2%, of:, Salt,, Sugar,, Spices,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Sodium, Ascorbate,, Sodium, Nitrite,, Natural, Flavors,, Extractives, of, Paprika..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Nitrite - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrially processed ingredients such as mechanically separated chicken, sodium phosphate, sodium nitrite, and natural flavors and is produced as a shelf-stable ready-to-eat canned product, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Libbys Vienna Sausage, Chicken

Well, the Vienna sausage packs a decent protein punch with 10 grams per serving, which is great if you're looking for a quick snack or meal add-in. However, it does come with 1,060 mg of sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation. Healthy? It really depends on your dietary needs and what you're comparing it to!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
storm-prep
road-trip

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