The Cheesapeno

by Lowes Foods in Sausages Barcode 0741643005709
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

The Cheesapeno by Lowes Foods provides 250 kcal per 100 g, with 1.8 g of sugars and 16.1 g of protein. That is 47% 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 Sausages category. Contains: beef, milk, pork, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
17.9 g · High
Saturated fat
7.1 g · High
Sugars
1.8 g · Low
Salt
2.6 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 2 onz (56 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 250 kcal 140 kcal 276 −10%
Total fat 17.9 g 10 g 13% 22.4 −20%
Saturated fat 7.1 g 4 g 20% 8.4 −15%
Carbohydrates 3.6 g 2 g 1% 2.9 +22%
Total sugars 1.8 g 1 g 1.2 +47%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 0.3 −100%
Protein 16.1 g 9 g 18% 15.8
Salt 2.6 g 1.5 g 2.2 +16%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 6766 Sausages products on Foodmetria.

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

Compared with other sausages

Calories lower 38%
Sugars higher 22%
Salt higher 19%
Saturated fat lower 34%
Protein top 37%
Fiber top 100%

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

Ingredients

Pork, water, seasoning (hydrolyzed soy protein, salt, corn syrup solids, dextrose, monosodium glutamate, hydrolyzed whey protein, ascorbic acid, spices, sodium citrate, spice extractives), pasteurized process cheddar cheese (cheddar cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes) cream, sodium phosphate, salt, sorbic acid (preservative), apo carotenal and beta carotene coloring), beef, jalapeno peppers salt, sodium nitrite, dextrose, red #3.

Not veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
BeefMilkPorkSoybeans

Additives 5

E200 - Sorbic acid
Preservative
High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk

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

Product details

Serving size
2 onz (56 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0741643005709

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in The Cheesapeno?

The Cheesapeno contains 250 kcal per 100 g and about 140 kcal per serving (2 onz (56 g)).

How much sugar is in The Cheesapeno?

The Cheesapeno has 1.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is The Cheesapeno 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 The Cheesapeno vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does The Cheesapeno contain?

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

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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