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Jimmy Dean

Loaded Sausage Bites

40/ 100 clean scoreLists seed oils, MSG and artificial preservatives3 of the 9 additive groups we check are on the label.

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Jimmy Dean Loaded Sausage Bites
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The recorded US ingredient statement lists seed oils, MSG and artificial preservatives (3 of the 9 additive groups we check). Confirm the exact formula on your package.

Label checked 2026-10-16. USDA FoodData Central · How we verify labels and scores

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The clean score reads only the ingredient label. Up to 60 points come from the 9 additive groups we check: each group not on the label earns its share, and a group named only in a "may contain" note earns half. Up to 25 points come from an organic claim we have confirmed. Up to 15 points come from a confirmed grass-fed or pasture-raised claim. Points that do not apply to this kind of food are left out and the rest is scaled to 100.

This product: 6 of 9 groups not on the label. No confirmed organic claim. No confirmed grass-fed or pasture-raised claim.

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Contains Avoided Additives

2 of your 4 avoided groups are listed on this label. The clean score counts all 9 groups we check; this label lists 3.

Additive Check Details

Seed OilsContains
Found on label as:soybean oil
Artificial DyesNot Found
MSGContains
Found on label as:monosodium glutamate
Artificial SweetenersNot Found

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Ingredients

Jimmy Dean Loaded Sausage Bites

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Label data source

Ingredients and nutrition come from USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (FDC ID 2480657, data date 2023-02-16, release 2026-04-30). These are brand-submitted label records in the public domain (CC0); retrieved 2026-10-16. Check the package for the current label.

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (105 g, 1 package)
Calories276 kcal290 kcal
Total fat22.9 g24 g
Saturated fat8.6 g9 g
Sodium800 mg840 mg
Total carbohydrate4.8 g5 g
Dietary fiber1 g1.1 g
Total sugars1 g1 g
Added sugars1 g1.1 g
Sugar alcoholsUnknownUnknown
Protein15.2 g16 g
Net carbs (carbs − fiber)3.8 g4 g

Our research notes

What to know before you choose these meat cuts & sausages

The recorded ingredient label lists 31 ingredients, led by fully cooked sausage: pork, water and potassium lactate. Worth noting: it lists added sweeteners (sugar and dextrose), natural flavors, seed oils, MSG and artificial preservatives. For these meat cuts & sausages, the comparison that matters most is cut and cooking method: choose the cut, grind or sausage that suits your recipe.

  • Worth checkingLong ingredient list: 31 ingredients, so read the full statement.
  • Worth checkingLists seed oils (soybean oil).
  • Worth checkingLists MSG (monosodium glutamate).
  • Worth checkingLists artificial preservatives (potassium sorbate (preservative) and sodium nitrite).
  • Worth checkingLists added sweeteners: sugar, dextrose and sugar (first appears at position 7 of 31).
  • Good to knowUses non-sugar sweeteners: sorbitol.
  • Worth checkingLists natural flavors; the specific flavoring ingredients are not disclosed.
  • Good to knowContains thickeners or stabilizers: acacia, xanthan and cellulose.
  • Good to knowOils named on the label: soybean oil.
  • Good to knowIngredient and allergen statements mention milk, egg and soy. Always confirm the full allergen statement on the package.

You may prefer another option if…

  • You avoid seed oils: the recorded label lists soybean oil.
  • You avoid MSG: the recorded label lists monosodium glutamate.
  • You avoid artificial preservatives: the recorded label lists potassium sorbate (preservative) and sodium nitrite.
  • You are limiting added sugars: it lists sugar and dextrose.

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References

  1. Jimmy Dean Loaded Sausage Bites: brand-submitted label record (FDC ID 2480657) USDA FoodData Central
  2. Meat and poultry labeling terms USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
  3. AGA grass-fed standards American Grassfed Association
  4. Beef grades and standards USDA Agricultural Marketing Service

These notes summarize the linked ingredient record and public references. Records may come from manufacturer pages or USDA FoodData Central brand-submitted labels. They are not medical advice or a nutrition, allergy or safety rating, and the maker’s claims are not independently verified here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Jimmy Dean Loaded Sausage Bites contain seed oils?

The recorded ingredient statement lists seed oils. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.

Does Jimmy Dean Loaded Sausage Bites contain artificial dyes or MSG?

The recorded ingredient statement lists artificial dyes or MSG. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.

What is the verification standard for this product?

The complete ingredient statement was recorded from the linked product-specific source on 2026-10-16. Evidence expires after 90 days and requires a new source review; viewing this page does not renew it.

What are the ingredients in Jimmy Dean Loaded Sausage Bites?

The recorded ingredient statement reads: FULLY COOKED SAUSAGE: PORK, WATER, POTASSIUM LACTATE, TEXTURED SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS: SPICES, SALT, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM DIACETATE, CITRIC ACID, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), GUM ACACIA, NATURAL FLAVORS, SORBITOL, XANTHAN GUM, LACTOSE. PRE-COOKED SCRAMBLED EGGS: WHOLE EGG, EGG YOLK, SODIUM LACTATE (PRESERVATIVE), SOYBEAN OIL, NONFAT MILK, CORN STARCH, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), CITRIC ACID, NISIN PREPARATION (PRESERVATIVE). PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEDDAR CHEESE: [CULTURED MILK, WATER, CREAM, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, APO-CAROTENAL AND BETA CAROTENE (COLOR), SODIUM CITRATE, ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE (TO PREVENT CAKING)], BACON (CURED WITH WATER, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE). MAY ALSO CONTAIN: SMOKE FLAVORING, SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR.

Is Jimmy Dean Loaded Sausage Bites healthy?

Its recorded label lists seed oils, MSG and artificial preservatives (3 of the 9 additive groups we check). Its clean score is 40 out of 100. That is a label check, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium, calories and portion size are separate questions.

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