Sausage & deli meats

Honey roll sausage, beef

FDC 172943slice (4" dia x 1/8" thick) (23 g)

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Density 23 · +1 vs Sausage & deli meats median

Honey roll sausage scores 23 of 100 on the Nutrient Density Score, a Low band that ranks it 29th of 60 in the sausage and deli meats category, just edging above the group's median. Protein is the clear strength at 37% DV, with iron adding a further 12% DV, a solid showing for a cured sausage.

It's a beef luncheon sausage sliced thin for sandwiches or a deli platter, with a single slice weighing in at a light 23 grams. Layered onto bread with mustard or pickles, it makes a quick lunch. It is high in sodium at 1320 mg per 100 g, so it's worth balancing against lower-sodium choices through the rest of the day.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 18.6 g · 42%Carb 2.2 g · 5%Fat 10.5 g · 53%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories182 kcal9%
Total fat11 g13%
Saturated fat4.1 g20%
Cholesterol50 mg17%
Sodium1320 mg57%
Carbohydrate2.2 g1%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars-
Protein19 g37%
Potassium291 mg6%
Calcium9 mg1%
Iron2.2 mg12%
Magnesium16 mg4%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 172943

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein37% DV
Iron12% DV

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Versus the sausage & deli meats median

Nutrient density23 vs 22 median
Protein / 100 g19 vs 14 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g1320 vs 1030 median

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In the kitchen and how to use it

Honey roll sausage is a beef luncheon sausage that is cured and lightly sweetened, giving it a mild, faintly sweet edge over a typical bologna or salami. It is sold pre-formed in a roll and sliced thin for sandwiches, layered onto crackers with cheese for a quick snack plate, or diced and folded into a pasta or potato salad for a smoky, savory note. Its texture is smooth and dense, closer to bologna than to a coarser salami, and it is eaten cold rather than cooked, straight from the deli case or a home-sliced roll.

A honey roll keeps refrigerated in its original wrapping and, once sliced, should be used within a few days or the slices frozen with parchment between them so they separate easily later. A typical slice runs about 23 grams, and per 100 grams the sausage has 182 calories, 18.6 grams of protein, or 37% DV, and 1,320 mg of sodium, so it works well as a sandwich protein layered with vegetables that add volume without much sodium. It also contributes 12% DV of iron per 100 grams, and its carbohydrate content is modest at 2.18 grams per 100 grams, keeping the profile firmly in savory-snack territory rather than a heavily breaded product.

Frequently asked questions about honey roll sausage, beef

How many calories are in honey roll sausage?

It has 182 calories per 100 grams.

Is honey roll sausage a good source of protein?

Yes, it provides 18.6 grams of protein per 100 grams, or 37% DV.

How is honey roll sausage typically eaten?

It's sliced thin from the roll and eaten cold in sandwiches or on a snack plate with crackers and cheese.

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