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Steak-Umm Sizzlin Starters' Pork Breakfast Sandwich Steaks, Sausage: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Steak-Umm

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Steak-Umm sizzlin starters' pork breakfast sandwich steaks, sausage received a Food Integrity Score of 62 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and low additive load. The base is short and recognizable, with pork as the main ingredient, but the added dextrose, corn syrup solids, and spice extractives push it toward a more engineered profile. Because of the sodium level and the refined sweetener inputs, this reads as a product to eat occasionally rather than often. The main drawbacks are the vague spice extractives and the refined sugar fractions layered onto a meat product. Main considerations include refined sweeteners (dextrose, corn syrup solids) added to a savory meat product, vague spice and spice extractive inputs, and sodium level from salt and seasoning systems. Simpler options: Look for pork sausage with only pork, salt, and named spices; season plain ground pork at home to control sugar and sodium.

Food Integrity Score 62/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Moderately processed
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Refined sweeteners (dextrose, corn syrup solids) added to a savory meat product
  • Vague spice and spice extractive inputs
  • Sodium level from salt and seasoning systems

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for pork sausage with only pork, salt, and named spices
  • Season plain ground pork at home to control sugar and sodium

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Steak-Umm Sizzlin Starters' Pork Breakfast Sandwich Steaks, Sausage
Category
Meat & Poultry (source: Other Frozen Meats)
GTIN / UPC
00072545080014
Serving size
42.5 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

Sizzlin Starters' Pork Breakfast Sandwich Steaks, Sausage

Steak-Umm

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Dextrose, corn syrup solids, and spice extractives add refined sugars and vague flavor inputs to an otherwise simple pork base.

Consider This

Corn syrup solids and dextrose are refined sweetener and bulking fractions often found in factory-formulated breakfast meats.

Good Substitutes

Choose plain pork sausage or patties with only pork, salt, and recognizable spices, then season at home.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

The base is short and recognizable, with pork as the main ingredient, but the added dextrose, corn syrup solids, and spice extractives push it toward a more engineered profile. Because of the sodium level and the refined sweetener inputs, this reads as a product to eat occasionally rather than often. The main drawbacks are the vague spice extractives and the refined sugar fractions layered onto a meat product.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Refined sweeteners (dextrose, corn syrup solids) added to a savory meat product
  • Vague spice and spice extractive inputs
  • Sodium level from salt and seasoning systems

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Spices — Broad category entry without specific disclosure
  • Dextrose — Refined simple sugar in a savory product
  • Corn Syrup Solids — Refined corn sweetener fraction
  • Spice Extractives — Concentrated flavor extracts with vague sourcing

Highest concern ingredients

  • Corn Syrup Solids (6/10) — Refined corn-derived sweetener fraction
  • Spice Extractives (6/10) — Concentrated vague flavor extract
  • Dextrose (4/10) — Refined sugar added to a savory meat

Better choice tips

  • Look for pork sausage with only pork, salt, and named spices.
  • Season plain ground pork at home to control sugar and sodium.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

PORK, SALT, SPICES, DEXTROSE, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SPICE EXTRACTIVES.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Corn Syrup SolidsConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined sweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined corn sweetener fraction used for flavor and bulk.

    Additional note

    Refined corn-derived sweetener solids; formulation-oriented.

    Family watchlist

    Refined corn sweetener in a savory meat item.

  2. Spice ExtractivesConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernFlavor systemWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Flavor system

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Concentrated extracts signal flavor engineering beyond plain spices.

    Additional note

    Concentrated flavor extracts; vague processed flavor input.

    Family watchlist

    Concentrated flavor extracts with unspecified sources.

  3. DextroseConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined sugar added to a savory meat product.

    Additional note

    Refined simple sugar; adds sweetness and bulk.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener added to a savory product.

  4. 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 spice label hides which specific spices are included.

    Additional note

    Broad category entry; specific spices are not named.

    Family watchlist

    Broad spice category; specific sources not disclosed.

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  1. SaltConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning

    What this is

    Seasoning

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Common seasoning; sodium level is noted in the nutrition data.

    Additional note

    Basic seasoning; contributes to sodium content.

  2. PorkConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole-food protein base with no added concern.

    Additional note

    Primary meat ingredient; simple and recognizable.

Food Integrity is a label-based ingredient profile 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-outs

    Metabolic 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)

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  • Vegetarian

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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.)

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  • Vegan

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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.)

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  • Plant-Based

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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.)

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  • Pescatarian

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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.)

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  • Minimally Processed Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 (Spices)

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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 Steak-Umm Sizzlin Starters' Pork Breakfast Sandwich Steaks, Sausage highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately 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?

Steak-Umm Sizzlin Starters' Pork Breakfast Sandwich Steaks, Sausage shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Steak-Umm Sizzlin Starters' Pork Breakfast Sandwich Steaks, Sausage: 1g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include dextrose, corn syrup solids. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Meaningful protein per serving; Short, recognizable ingredient list.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Processed pork product with limited whole-food content; Added sugars via dextrose and corn syrup solids; Saturated fat about 4.5g per serving.

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.

Other published analyses in Meat & Poultry, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. 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.

Sources, citations & safety

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