Sausage Melts has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B12 and Niacin.
The food contains 24.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 44.9 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".
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 11, for Sausage Melts, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 19% | |
Calories from Fat | 70% | |
Calories from Carbs | 10% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 142.2 IU | 2.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 32 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 1.8 mg | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 28.9 IU | 7.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 3.1 mg | 15.6% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 20 mcg | 5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 8.4 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.89 mcg | 14.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.44 mg | 4.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 118.7 mg | 11.9% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 0.89 mg | 4.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 19.6 mg | 4.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 161.3 mg | 16.1% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 185.8 mg | 5.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 762 mg | 31.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 1.8 mg | 11.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 6.7 mcg | 9.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 10.7 g | 3.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 2.9 g | |||
Glucose | 0.4 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.4 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 20 g | 39.9% | 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 | 0.4 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.4 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.9 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.2 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.4 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.4 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 32.3 g | 49.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 56.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.8 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 939 Calories from Fat 653
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 72.6 g 111.7%
Saturated Fat 25.6 g 128%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 189.5 mg 63.2%
Sodium 1714.4 mg 71.4%
Total Carbohydrates 24.1 g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.3 g9.2%
Sugars 6.5 g
Protein 44.9 g 89.8%
Vitamin A 6.4% Vitamin C 6.7%
Calcium 26.7% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 74
Protein 3.7 g | Carbs 0 g | Fat 6.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 171
Protein 8.9 g | Carbs 15.8 g | Fat 8 g
Per Serving | Calories 140
Protein 6.5 g | Carbs 6.5 g | Fat 9.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 182
Protein 16.7 g | Carbs 3.5 g | Fat 10.9 g