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Applegate Naturals Chicken & Sage Breakfast Sausage Patties: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Applegate Naturals chicken & sage breakfast sausage patties received a Food Integrity Score of 89 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects minimal processing and low additive load. This label stays refreshingly simple, with chicken, water, and a few seasonings doing normal kitchen jobs. The main caveats are the unspecified spices and the sodium level, so it is a reasonable option to enjoy occasionally rather than a daily staple. Main considerations include sodium level per patty, refined cane sugar in small amount, and unspecified spices category. Simpler options: Choose versions with named spices if you want full transparency; compare sodium levels across brands if daily use is planned.
Food Integrity Score 89/100
What stood out on the label?
- Minimal processing
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Sodium level per patty
- Refined cane sugar in small amount
- Unspecified spices category
Simpler options to consider
- Choose versions with named spices if you want full transparency
- Compare sodium levels across brands if daily use is planned
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Applegate Naturals Chicken & Sage Breakfast Sausage Patties
- Brand
- Applegate Naturals
- Category
- Meat & Poultry (source: Frozen Patties And Burgers)
- GTIN / UPC
00025317291880- Serving size
- 33 g (1 patty)
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
Food Integrity results
Chicken & Sage Breakfast Sausage Patties
Applegate Naturals
High integrity
Warning Signs
Sodium is the main watch point here, at about 250 mg per patty from a short list.
Consider This
Cane sugar and the generic spices are the only ingredients doing extra work, and spices are a vague category.
Good Substitutes
Make your own patties from ground chicken, dried sage, salt, and a pinch of cane sugar for full control.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis label stays refreshingly simple, with chicken, water, and a few seasonings doing normal kitchen jobs. The main caveats are the unspecified spices and the sodium level, so it is a reasonable option to enjoy occasionally rather than a daily staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Sodium level per patty
- Refined cane sugar in small amount
- Unspecified spices category
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Cane sugar — Refined sweetener
- Spices — Vague broad category
Highest concern ingredients
- Cane sugar (3/10) — Refined sweetener in small quantity.
- Spices (3/10) — Vague category without named items.
Better choice tips
- Choose versions with named spices if you want full transparency.
- Compare sodium levels across brands if daily use is planned.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
CHICKEN**, WATER. CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: CANE SUGAR, SALT, SPICES, SAGE.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Cane sugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sugar, present in a small amount for flavor balance.
Additional note
Refined sweetener present in small amount.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener many users track.
SpicesConcern 3/10 — Mild concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Unspecified spice blend makes exact contents unclear.
Additional note
Broad category; specific spices not named.
Family watchlist
Broad spice category without named items.
Chicken**Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Core recognizable protein source with no added formulation.
Additional note
Whole animal protein, recognizable meat ingredient.
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic moisture carrier with no concern.
Additional note
Plain water added for moisture.
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SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Common seasoning; sodium is the relevant consideration.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
SageConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Single named herb with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Recognizable herb seasoning.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based formulation estimate, not a medical safety rating or nutritional recommendation. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
How this product may fit different goals
The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
Vegetarian
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Meat/seafood ingredients (Mentions "chicken". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "chicken". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "chicken". See ingredients for details.)
Pescatarian
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Land-meat ingredients (Mentions "chicken". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (Cane sugar)
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (Cane sugar)
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (Cane sugar)
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Added-sugar cues (Mentions "sugar", "cane", "cane sugar". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Spike Stability
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Heart-Healthy Eating
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
GLP-1 Eating Support
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low-Carb Lifestyle
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Keto-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is Applegate Naturals Chicken & Sage Breakfast Sausage Patties highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Minimal processing. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?
Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Applegate Naturals Chicken & Sage Breakfast Sausage Patties shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Applegate Naturals Chicken & Sage Breakfast Sausage Patties: 1g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include cane sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Short, recognizable ingredient list; Meaningful protein per patty; Low added sugar and minimal additives.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Processed meat product; Sodium around 250 mg per patty; Added cane sugar in seasoning.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same meat & poultry differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information
Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
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