Breakfast Sausage Patties

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Common questions

Is Breakfast Sausage Patties healthy?

Breakfast Sausage Patties scores 78/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. The breakfast sausage patties are made primarily from chicken, which is a high-quality protein source, and seasoned with natural herbs and spices like sage and thyme.

How processed is Breakfast Sausage Patties?

Breakfast Sausage Patties is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Breakfast Sausage Patties' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sea Salt, Dried Sage Leaves, Parsley count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Breakfast Sausage Patties

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78 Good

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 6
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Trader Joe's
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

The breakfast sausage patties are made primarily from chicken, which is a high-quality protein source, and seasoned with natural herbs and spices like sage and thyme. The product is processed, which limits its score, but it avoids harmful additives such as artificial flavors or seed oils. The use of sea salt and the absence of added sugars contribute positively to its nutritional profile.

Key ingredients 8

Sea Salt
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Dried Sage Leaves
Good

Dried sage leaves add flavor and contain antioxidants, contributing positively to the overall ingredient profile.

Parsley
Good

Parsley is rich in vitamins and antioxidants, making it a beneficial addition for flavor and nutritional value.

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Ground Thyme
Good

Ground thyme provides flavor and contains compounds that may support immune health, adding a positive aspect to the ingredients.

Crushed Red Pepper
Good

Crushed red pepper adds spice and may boost metabolism, making it a flavorful and beneficial ingredient.

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Black Pepper
Good

Black pepper enhances flavor and contains antioxidants, contributing positively to the ingredient profile.

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Chicken
Neutral

Chicken is a common protein source that provides essential amino acids and is generally considered a neutral ingredient in terms of health impact.

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Water
Neutral

Water is essential for hydration and is a neutral ingredient that does not affect the nutritional profile significantly.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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