Chicken Sausage

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Common questions

Is Chicken Sausage healthy?

Chicken Sausage scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This chicken sausage contains several beneficial ingredients like chicken, cheddar cheese, and caramelized onion, which provide protein, calcium, and antioxidants.

How processed is Chicken Sausage?

Chicken Sausage is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Chicken Sausage's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Chicken, Caramelized Onion, Dried Garlic count in its favor; Yeast Extract is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Chicken Sausage

al fresco
65 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 6
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Kayem Foods Inc.
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This chicken sausage contains several beneficial ingredients like chicken, cheddar cheese, and caramelized onion, which provide protein, calcium, and antioxidants. However, it also includes brown sugar, which is a refined sugar that can contribute to metabolic issues if consumed excessively. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the presence of some high-quality ingredients.

Key ingredients 8

Chicken
Good

Chicken is a lean source of high-quality protein, supporting muscle health and overall nutrition.

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Caramelized Onion
Good

Caramelized onion adds natural sweetness and flavor, along with beneficial antioxidants.

Dried Garlic
Good

Dried garlic provides flavor and contains compounds that may support immune health.

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Dried Onion
Good

Dried onion adds flavor and nutrients, including antioxidants that support health.

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Spices
Good

Spices enhance flavor and may have anti-inflammatory properties, improving taste without additives.

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Paprika
Good

Paprika adds vibrant color and flavor, along with antioxidants that support health.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Yeast Extract
Bad

Concentrated glutamate source — MSG-adjacent flavor enhancer.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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