3 Ingredient Sausage Squares has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 41.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 58.6 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's high MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 4, for 3 Ingredient Sausage Squares, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 17% | |
Calories from Fat | 72% | |
Calories from Carbs | 12% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.44 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 129.2 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0.44 mg | 0.74% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 43.4 IU | 10.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Thiamin | 0.44 mg | 29.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.44 mg | 26% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 4.4 mg | 22.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.44 mg | 22.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folate | 65.9 mcg | 16.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 43.8 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.88 mcg | 14.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.88 mg | 8.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 58.8 mg | 5.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 2.2 mg | 12.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 20.8 mg | 5.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 159.7 mg | 16% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 246.9 mg | 7.1% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 1135 mg | 47.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 2.2 mg | 14.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 10.6 mcg | 15.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 18.3 g | 6.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 1.5 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 25.9 g | 51.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.4 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.4 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.4 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.9 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.4 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.4 mg | |||
Valine | 0.9 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.9 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.4 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.9 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.3 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.7 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.9 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.9 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 49.4 g | 76% | Top 10% | Very High |
Saturated Fat | 19.6 g | 98.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 11.9 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2.7 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1418 Calories from Fat 1005
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 111.6 g 171.7%
Saturated Fat 44.4 g 222%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 339.3 mg 113.1%
Sodium 2565 mg 106.9%
Total Carbohydrates 41.3 g 13.8%
Dietary Fiber 2.8 g11.2%
Sugars 3.4 g
Protein 58.6 g 117.2%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 1.7%
Calcium 13.3% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 233
Protein 11.8 g | Carbs 9.1 g | Fat 16.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 200
Protein 11 g | Carbs 6.6 g | Fat 14.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 234
Protein 5.9 g | Carbs 29.2 g | Fat 10.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 336
Protein 19.5 g | Carbs 8.1 g | Fat 24.8 g