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Spinach & Feta Chicken Sausage
meat/hotdogs-sausage
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Spinach & Feta Chicken Sausage

MEAT
Available at Whole Foods
120
Calories
16g
Protein
1g
Sugars
400mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
33
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this Spinach & Feta Chicken Sausage in the refrigerated meat or prepared foods section — a grab-and-go option for weeknight dinners, brunch plates, or a quick BBQ. It feels savory and comforting with a slightly wholesome, cheesy spin, but the ingredient list (powdered cellulose, sugar, spice extracts, formed meat in casings) and seasoning blends reveal industrial processing that alters texture and shelf-stability, hallmarks of more processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 oz
Servings per Container: 1
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol55mg18%
Sodium400mg17%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein16g
* 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

Chicken, Feta, (pasteurized, milk,, cheese, cultures,, salt,, enzymes,, powdered, cellulose, [anti-caking]), Spinach, Garlic, &, Pepper, Seasoning, (sugar,, sea, salt,, garlic,, onion,, black, pepper,, red, bell, pepper,, parsley,, spices, and, spice, extracts), Pork, Casings..

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 a formed/processed meat product with additives (powdered cellulose anti-caking agent), added sugar and spice extracts, and industrial seasoning blends and casings — features characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods. These ingredients and manufacturing steps indicate altered texture, added stabilizers, and extended shelf life.

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Common Questions about Spinach & Feta Chicken Sausage

The Spinach & Feta Chicken Sausage can definitely fit into a balanced diet, especially if you’re looking for a protein boost! With 16 grams of protein per serving and only 120 calories, it's a solid choice for a quick meal. Just keep in mind that 'healthy' can vary based on your individual dietary needs and goals.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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$6.49
per package