Maple pork links

in Prepared meats Barcode 0050500005982
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Maple pork links provides 405 kcal per 100 g, with 5.4 g of sugars and 18.9 g of protein. That is 193% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Prepared meats category. Contains: pork.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
35.1 g · High
Saturated fat
12.2 g · High
Sugars
5.4 g · Moderate
Salt
3.8 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 2 broiled links (37 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 405 kcal 150 kcal 250 +62%
Total fat 35.1 g 13 g 17% 17.1 +105%
Saturated fat 12.2 g 4.5 g 23% 6.9 +76%
Carbohydrates 5.4 g 2 g 1% 3.4 +57%
Total sugars 5.4 g 2 g 1.8 +193%
Protein 18.9 g 7 g 14% 21.5 −12%
Salt 3.8 g 1.4 g 2.7 +43%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 6260 Prepared meats products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from June 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Nutrition claims check

Claims its numbers support

Source of protein
19% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)

Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.

Compared with other prepared meats

Calories higher 17%
Sugars higher 7%
Salt higher 22%
Saturated fat higher 20%
Protein top 52%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Pork, water, brown sugar, sodium lactate, contains 2% or less of salt, sugar, maple syrup, dextrose, natural and artificial flavorings, propylene glycol, bht, propyl gallate, citric acid.

Palm oil freeNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
Pork

Additives 5

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
2 broiled links (37 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0050500005982

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Maple pork links?

Maple pork links contains 405 kcal per 100 g and about 150 kcal per serving (2 broiled links (37 g)).

How much sugar is in Maple pork links?

Maple pork links has 5.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Maple pork links healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (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 Maple pork links vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Maple pork links contain?

According to the label data it contains: Pork. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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