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Jimmy Dean Butcher's Recipe Raw Pork Sausage Wide Patties: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Jimmy Dean butcher's recipe raw pork sausage wide patties received a Food Integrity Score of 74 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects lightly processed and moderate additive load. This is a short, recognizable list built mostly on pork, but the seasoning block is vague and flavor-boosted. It is fine as an occasional breakfast protein, though a plain ground pork seasoned at home would give you more control over what goes in. Main considerations include monosodium glutamate as a flavor enhancer, vague natural flavors, and unspecified spices blend. Simpler options: Look for plain ground pork with only salt and named spices listed; season raw pork at home so you control the sugar and flavor additives.
Food Integrity Score 74/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Monosodium Glutamate as a flavor enhancer
- Vague Natural Flavors
- Unspecified Spices blend
Simpler options to consider
- Look for plain ground pork with only salt and named spices listed
- Season raw pork at home so you control the sugar and flavor additives
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Jimmy Dean Butcher's Recipe Raw Pork Sausage Wide Patties
- Brand
- Jimmy Dean
- Category
- Meat & Poultry (source: Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Sausages - Prepared/Processed)
- GTIN / UPC
10077900221153- Serving size
- 100 g (100 g)
- 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
Butcher's Recipe Raw Pork Sausage Wide Patties
Jimmy Dean
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Monosodium Glutamate and Natural Flavors add flavor-engineering inputs on top of an otherwise short list.
Consider This
Vague Natural Flavors and Spices, plus added Sugar and Monosodium Glutamate, are typical of factory-seasoned sausage formulas.
Good Substitutes
Plain ground pork seasoned at home with salt, chili pepper, and your own spices keeps the flavor simple and transparent.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis is a short, recognizable list built mostly on pork, but the seasoning block is vague and flavor-boosted. It is fine as an occasional breakfast protein, though a plain ground pork seasoned at home would give you more control over what goes in.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Monosodium Glutamate as a flavor enhancer
- Vague Natural Flavors
- Unspecified Spices blend
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Monosodium Glutamate — Flavor enhancer some users prefer to avoid.
- Natural Flavors — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
- Spices — Broad blend with unspecified components.
Highest concern ingredients
- Monosodium Glutamate (6/10) — Flavor-boosting additive.
- Natural Flavors (6/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
- Spices (3/10) — Broad blend with unspecified components.
Better choice tips
- Look for plain ground pork with only salt and named spices listed.
- Season raw pork at home so you control the sugar and flavor additives.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Pork, Water, Contains 2% or less of: Chili Pepper, Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavors, Salt, Spices, Sugar.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Monosodium GlutamateConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernFlavor enhancerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Flavor enhancer
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Flavor-boosting additive that many users prefer to avoid.
Additional note
Flavor enhancer that boosts savory taste.
Family watchlist
Flavor enhancer some users prefer to avoid.
Natural FlavorsConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Broad flavor category with undisclosed components.
Additional note
Broad flavor category with undisclosed source compounds.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
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
Broad blend; individual spices are not named.
Additional note
Broad spice blend with unspecified components.
Family watchlist
Broad blend with unspecified components.
SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sweetener used in a small amount.
Additional note
Refined sweetener added in small amount.
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PorkConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole meat base.
Additional note
Single whole animal protein; no added formulation.
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic moisture carrier, no concern.
Additional note
Plain water added for moisture.
Contains 2% or less of: Chili PepperConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole spice.
Additional note
Recognizable spice from the 2% block.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Traditional seasoning, no concern.
Additional note
Basic seasoning salt.
This Food Integrity score estimates how simple and recognizable an ingredient profile looks. It is not a medical safety rating. 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.
Heart-Healthy Eating
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt", "monosodium glutamate". See ingredients for details.)
GLP-1 Eating Support
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pork". See ingredients for details.)
Appetite & Portion Awareness
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pork". See ingredients for details.)
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pork". See ingredients for details.)
Strength & Protein Focus
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pork". See ingredients for details.)
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 "pork". 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 "pork". 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 "pork". 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 "pork". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pork". See ingredients for details.)
Keto-Style Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "pork". 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 (Monosodium Glutamate)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 (Monosodium Glutamate)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 (Monosodium Glutamate)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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". 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.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, 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.
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 Jimmy Dean Butcher's Recipe Raw Pork Sausage Wide Patties highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly processed. 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?
Jimmy Dean Butcher's Recipe Raw Pork Sausage Wide Patties shows about 0.21g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Jimmy Dean Butcher's Recipe Raw Pork Sausage Wide Patties: 0.55g added sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Good protein content per serving; Short, recognizable ingredient list; Very low sugar and carbohydrates.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High saturated fat from pork fat; Sodium is high for one serving; Processed meat with MSG and natural flavors.
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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