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Savory Sausage Croissant Sandwich with Egg & Cheese, 4.5 OZ
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Savory Sausage Croissant Sandwich with Egg & Cheese, 4.5 OZ

MASON DIXIE BISCUIT CO
Available at Whole Foods
400
Calories
18g
Protein
5g
Sugars
840mg
Sodium
80
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d find this in the freezer or heated grab-and-go breakfast case — a handheld sandwich people grab for a rushed commute or lazy weekend morning. It reads indulgent and comforting with a flaky croissant and uniform sausage/egg/cheese layers, and the texture and ingredients point to industrially produced components and formulated convenience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 SANDWICH
Servings per Container: 1
Calories400
% Daily Value*
Total Fat25g32%
Saturated Fat10g50%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol225mg75%
Sodium840mg37%
Total Carbohydrate28g10%
Total Sugars5g
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

CROISSANT, (ENRICHED, FLOUR, [WHEAT, FLOUR,, ENZYME,, ASCORBIC, ACID,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID],, WATER,, BUTTER, [CREAM],, SUGAR,, YEAST,, SALT,, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR), 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, &, BETA, CAROTENE, [COLOR])..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • beta carotene - Artificial coloring
No 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 multiple industrially formulated components (fried egg patty, reformed cooked sausage with natural flavors/yeast extract/oat fiber, enriched flour croissant, processed cheese slice) and additives, and is a ready-to-eat convenience product, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Savory Sausage Croissant Sandwich with Egg & Cheese, 4.5 OZ

Well, 'healthy' is a bit of a relative term, isn't it? This sandwich packs 18 grams of protein, which is great for a filling breakfast, but it also has 25 grams of fat and 840 mg of sodium. If you're looking for a quick, satisfying meal that’s not too low-calorie, it fits the bill, but it might not be the best everyday choice if you're watching your sodium intake.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

indulgentconvenientcomfortingnostalgic
$4.99
per package