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Cumberland sausage
Cumberland sausage by Sainsbury's provides 248 kcal per 100 g, with 1.2 g of sugars and 13.9 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Pork sausages category and comes in a 8 x 56.75g pack. Contains: gluten, sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 113.5 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 248 kcal | 282 kcal | 280 −11% | |
| Total fat | 20.2 g | 22.9 g | 29% | 22.2 −9% |
| Saturated fat | 7.4 g | 8.4 g | 42% | 8.5 −13% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.4 g | 2.7 g | 1% | 3.2 −24% |
| Total sugars | 1.2 g | 1.4 g | 1.2 | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.2 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.7 g | 0.8 g | 3% | 0.6 +8% |
| Protein | 13.9 g | 15.8 g | 32% | 16.6 −16% |
| Salt | 1.5 g | 1.7 g | 2.2 −32% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 522 Pork sausages products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other pork sausages
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
British Pork (72%), Water, Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Salt, Spices: Black Pepper, White Pepper, Chilli Pepper; Stabilisers: Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Triphosphate; Preservatives: Sodium Sulphite (Sulphites), Sulphur Dioxide; Raising Agent: Ammonium Carbonate; Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid. Sausages filled into pork collagen casings.
- Allergens
- GlutenSulphur dioxide and sulphites
Additives 9
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 8 x 56.75g
- Serving size
- 113.5 g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 01081343
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cumberland sausage?
Cumberland sausage contains 248 kcal per 100 g and about 282 kcal per serving (113.5 g).
How much sugar is in Cumberland sausage?
Cumberland sausage has 1.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cumberland sausage healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Cumberland sausage vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Cumberland sausage contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated June 28, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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