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Pillsbury Toaster Scramblers Sausage
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Pillsbury Toaster Scramblers Sausage

Pillsbury
7.20 oz
Available at Foodtown
340
Calories
7g
Protein
3g
Sugars
510mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
126
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pillsbury Toaster Scramblers Sausage reads like a quick-breakfast workhorse: a branded, grab-and-heat morning item you’d find in the refrigerated or frozen breakfast section near toaster pastries, breakfast sandwiches and biscuit or crescent doughs. Shoppers reach for it on rushed weekday mornings, busy weekend brunches when convenience wins, or on road-trip and back-to-school shopping lists as an easy protein-plus-carb option. The brand leans on Pillsbury’s mass-market, family-friendly heritage — recognizable logo, bright packaging and an emphasis on speed and familiarity rather than artisanal claims — aimed at parents, commuters and people who prioritize convenience over cooking. Labeling typically highlights comforting cues (“eggs,” “sausage,” “made with real eggs”) and may downplay processing with imagery of whole ingredients, but there are no organic or clean-label certifications; the ingredient deck and preservatives tell a different story. In plain language, this is a highly processed, ready-to-heat breakfast product formulated for shelf stability and consistent texture. Sensory-wise, expect a soft, uniform egg matrix punctuated by small savory sausage pieces, a slightly greasy mouthfeel from palm/vegetable oils and a mild sodium-forward, savory-sweet balance; texture is smooth and cohesive rather than flaky or freshly scrambled. Packaging is compact and designed for quick heating and serving — single-serve trays or small boxes — and the ritual is predictable: grab, heat, eat on-the-go or at a small kitchen table. It’s comfort-oriented convenience that trades homemade character for speed and consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 2
Calories340
% Daily Value*
Total Fat21g27%
Saturated Fat9g45%
Cholesterol35mg12%
Sodium510mg22%
Total Carbohydrate34g12%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars3g
Added Sugars2g4%
Protein7g
* 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

Enriched, Flour, Bleached, (Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Ferrous, Sulfate,, Niacin,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Palm, and/or, Soybean, Oil,, Eggs, (Whole, Eggs,, Water,, Citric, Acid),, Cooked, Pork, Sausage, Tocopherols, Added, to, Protect, Flavor, (Pork,, Salt,, Spices,, Sugar,, Yeast, Extract,, Tocopherols,, Disodium, Inosinate,, Disodium, Guanylate,, Natural, Flavor),, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Corn, Starch,, Corn, Syrup,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Dextrose,, Salt,, Hydrogenated, Palm, Oil,, Dried, Yeast,, Dried, Cheddar, Cheese, (Milk,, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Cultured, Milk),, Modified, Whey,, Glycerin,, Whey,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Butter, (Cream,, Salt),, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Lactic, Acid,, Preservatives, (Potassium, Sorbate,, TBHQ),, Sodium, Citrate,, Disodium, Phosphate,, Spice,, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Xanthan, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Annatto, Extract, (for, Color),, Maltodextrin,, Natural, Flavor,, Butter, Oil,, Polysorbate, 60,, Medium, Chain, Triglycerides,, Gum, Arabic,, Beta, Carotene, (for, Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Polysorbate 60 - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • TBHQ - Synthetic preservative
  • Annatto Extract - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo 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?

The product contains many industrial ingredients and additives (hydrogenated oils, emulsifiers, preservatives, flavor enhancers, modified starches, TBHQ, polysorbates) and is formulated for convenience and shelf stability, consistent with NOVA group 4: ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Pillsbury Toaster Scramblers Sausage

The Toaster Scrambler is a tasty option for a quick meal, but 'healthy' can be subjective. It offers some protein and is convenient for busy mornings, but it's also higher in fat and sodium than some other breakfast choices. Think of it as an occasional treat rather than an everyday staple!

Perfect For

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back-to-school
road-trip

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