Honey roll sausage, beef
FDC 172943slice (4" dia x 1/8" thick) (23 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 23 · +1 vs Sausage & deli meats medianHoney 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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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 182 kcal | 9% |
| Total fat | 11 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 4.1 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 1320 mg | 57% |
| Carbohydrate | 2.2 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 19 g | 37% |
| Potassium | 291 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | - |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 42 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 2.4 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.94 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 304 mg | 13% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.5 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% |
| Potassium | 67 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2.1 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.51 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 3.7 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | - |
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FDC 172943Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the sausage & deli meats 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.