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Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich with Sausage, Egg & Cheese, 4.6 OZ
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Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich with Sausage, Egg & Cheese, 4.6 OZ

MASON DIXIE BISCUIT CO
Available at Whole Foods
400
Calories
17g
Protein
3g
Sugars
1190mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
74
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the frozen or refrigerated breakfast aisle and pull it out for a rushed weekday morning, a road-trip snack, or a nostalgic diner-style bite at home. It reads indulgent and comforting — like a grab-and-go version of a homemade sausage, egg and cheese biscuit. The long ingredient list (formed egg and sausage patties, a processed cheese slice, emulsifiers, acids and flavorings) signals industrial processing for uniform texture, extended shelf life and convenience, consistent with an ultra-processed product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 SANDWICH
Servings per Container: 1
Calories400
% Daily Value*
Total Fat26g33%
Saturated Fat11g55%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol230mg77%
Sodium1190mg52%
Total Carbohydrate27g10%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars3g
Protein17g
* 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

BUTTERMILK, BISCUIT, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, BUTTERMILK,, BUTTER, [CREAM],, SUGAR,, BAKING, POWDER, [SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, BAKING, SODA,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE],, SALT,, ENZYMES), FRIED, EGG, PATTY, (WHOLE, EGG,, SALT,, CITRIC, ACID), COOKED, SAUSAGE, PATTY, (PORK,, WATER,, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, PORK, BROTH, WITH, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, SALT,, SPICES,, YEAST, EXTRACT,, OAT, FIBER,, SUGAR,, VINEGAR, POWDER,, NATURAL, FLAVOR, [SEASONINGS]), CHEDDAR, CHEESE, SLICE, ([PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES],, WATER,, CREAM,, LEMON, JUICE, CONCENTRATE,, SALT,, PECTIN,, PAPRIKA, AND, BETA, CAROTENE, [COLOR])..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • monodiglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • beta carotene - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo 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?

Contains industrial formulations (formed sausage and egg patties, processed cheese slice, additives like citric acid, pectin, stabilizers, flavorings and added sugars/sodium) and multiple ready-to-eat components — characteristics of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich with Sausage, Egg & Cheese, 4.6 OZ

Healthiness can be pretty subjective, right? This biscuit sandwich packs a decent 17 grams of protein, which is great for a filling breakfast. However, it does contain 400 calories and a good amount of sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake or looking for lower-calorie options, it might not be your first choice.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgicconvenientcomforting
$4.99
per package