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Pork Bratwurst
meat/hotdogs-sausage
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Pork Bratwurst

MEAT
Available at Whole Foods
150
Calories
14g
Protein
720mg
Sodium
15
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this pork bratwurst in the refrigerated meat case or on a backyard-grill shopping list—ideal for tailgates, weekend barbecues, or a hearty brunch. It feels indulgent and nostalgic (think childhood cookouts), delivering a coarse, juicy bite with a satisfying snap from the casing. The short ingredient list (shoulder, casing, seasoning, oil) points to traditional meat processing rather than heavy industrial reformulation, suggesting a processed but not heavily engineered product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 oz
Servings per Container: 1
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium720mg31%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
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

Pork, Shoulder, Pork, Casing, Barons, Bratwurst, Seasoning, (sea, salt,, spices,, organic, canola, oil,, spice, extract)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • organic canola oil - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed meat product made from intact pork and natural seasonings with a casing and added oil, typical of NOVA group 3; it lacks the range of industrial additives and formulations characteristic of ultra-processed (NOVA 4) foods.

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Common Questions about Pork Bratwurst

The Pork Bratwurst is a tasty option with 14 grams of protein per serving, which can fit well into a high-protein diet. However, it's important to consider your overall dietary goals; while it's lower in sugar and carbs, it does have a bit of sodium (720 mg) which could be a factor if you're watching your salt intake.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

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$6.49
per package