Dunkin’ Turkey Sausage, Egg & Cheese
This breakfast sandwich is made with turkey sausage, an egg, and American cheese. It’s served on an English muffin.
One Dunkin’ turkey sausage, egg & cheese breakfast sandwich has:
This guide offers a complete overview of the nutritional information in this popular take out breakfast sandwich.
Dunkin’ Turkey Sausage Sandwich Nutrition
Nutrition facts, including calories, are presented based on a single serving measured as one breakfast sandwich.
Daily value (%DV) illustrates how much a specific nutrient in the sandwich contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories (the standard measure used by the U.S. FDA).
Serving size: 1 Sandwich
470 Calories
% DAILY VALUE
Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).
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Saturated Fat |
40% |
HIGH |
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Sodium |
47% |
HIGH |
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Added Sugars |
6% |
MED |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Let’s start with a quick breakdown of how many calories are in Dunkin’s turkey sausage, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich.
Calories
There are 470 calories in the Dunkin’s sandwich.
Here is a summary of the number of calories derived from fat, carbs, and protein:
Nearly half of the total calories are derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates contribute about 33% of the total calories and the remaining 19% is from protein.
Dunkin’ Turkey, Sausage, Egg Sandwich
% calories from fat, carbs and protein
Summary of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on nutrition facts provided by Dunkin’ Donuts.
Dietary Fat
A single turkey sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich has 25 grams of total fat, including 8 grams of saturated fat. That is high.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
For context, the FDA suggests that a nutrient with a 20% daily value or higher is considered high.
As mentioned in the section above, 225 of the total 470 calories are derived from fat. That’s 48% of the total calories and a 32% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
How to Calculate % Daily Value
Here is how to calculate the daily value for total fat.
The calculation is based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet. Individual needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. To adjust for your daily value, simply substitute the amount of total calories consumed per day in place of 2,000.
Sodium
Take note of the amount of sodium in one turkey breakfast sandwich.
A single serving has 1,080 milligrams of sodium. That’s almost half the daily recommended value (reminder, all daily values in this guide are based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
According to the U.S. FDA, sodium is a “nutrient to get less of.”
Sugars
Although this is a savory dish, one sandwich contains 4 grams of total sugars, including 3 grams of added sugars.
Added sugars include sugar and caramelized sugar.
Here is a summary of the nutritional values in Dunkin’s turkey sausage breakfast sandwich served on an English muffin.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Sandwich
Amount per serving
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Calories |
470 |
% Daily Value
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Total Fat |
25g |
32% |
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Saturated Fat |
8g |
40% |
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Trans Fat |
0g | |
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Cholesterol |
215mg |
72% |
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Sodium |
1080mg |
47% |
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Carbohydrates |
39g |
14% |
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Dietary Fiber |
1g |
4% |
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Total Sugars |
4g | |
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Added Sugars |
3g |
6% |
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Protein |
23g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
What’s in Dunkin’s Breakfast Sandwich
This popular breakfast sandwich is made with turkey sausage, an egg, and American cheese. It’s a hot sandwich served on an English muffin.
Ingredients
The following is a list of the ingredients in a Dunkin’ Turkey Sausage, Egg & Cheese breakfast sandwich.
We break out the ingredients for each of the main components of the sandwich: English Muffin, Turkey Sausage, Egg Patty, and Cheese.
English Muffin
Ingredients:Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Bleached Wheat Flour, Sugar, Yeast, Wheat Gluten, Wheat Sourdough, Soybean Oil, Salt, Calcium Propionate, Dough Conditioner, Fumaric Acid, Degerminated Yellow Corn Meal, Pan and Grill Oil.
Turkey Sausage
Ingredients:Turkey Meat, Turkey Skin, Water, Salt, Seasoning, and Spice Extractives.
Egg Patty
Ingredients:Egg Whites, Egg Yolks, Soybean Oil, Water, Corn Starch, Salt, Natural Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, and Citric Acid.
Pasteurized Process American Cheese
Ingredients:American Cheese, Water, Cream, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Annatto and Oleoresin Paprika (colors), Acetic Acid, Sunflower or Soy Lecithin.
What is Maltodextrin?
Maltodextrin, a polysaccharide white powder that is used in Dunkin’s Turkey Sausage, is made from natural plants such as corn, rice, potatoes, or wheat.
It’s a highly processed ingredient with minimal to no taste that is used to thicken foods, increase volume, or extend shelf life.
This inexpensive ingredient is widely used in packaged foods such as sauces, salad dressings, and canned fruit.
Other fast foods that contain Maltodextrin including the following:
- DQ Two Cheese Deluxe Stackburger
- Whataburger Apple & Cranberry Chicken Salad
- Firehouse Subs Prime Rib Steak Sub
In addition to the food industry, cosmetic manufacturers use Maltodextrin to thicken body lotion and hair care products.
To learn more, here is a short list of recommended articles:
- Is Maltodextrin Bad for Me? (Healthline)
- Impact of Food Additives… (National Library of Medicine)
- Maltodextrin, Modern Stressor of the Intestinal Environment (National Library of Medicine)
Allergens
The turkey sausage, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich from Dunkin’ is made with ingredients that contain eggs, milk, soy, and wheat.
Fast Food Breakfast Sandwiches
Breakfast Sandwiches: Nutrition Comparison
Here is a quick reference table that summarizes the nutritional information in many popular fast food breakfast sandwiches.
Use the table as a quick guide to compare the amount of fat, carbs, protein, and sodium in similar menu items to the Dunkin’ Turkey Sausage, Egg & Cheese sandwich.
| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panera Bread | Sausage & Egg on Asiago Bagel | 820 | 51g | 58g | 32g | 1490mg |
| Burger King | Double Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 720 | 54g | 31g | 29g | 1620mg |
| Dunkin' | Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich | 650 | 32g | 58g | 31g | 1360mg |
| Dunkin' | Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel | 520 | 18g | 67g | 23g | 1200mg |
| Burger King | Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 510 | 34g | 30g | 20g | 1030mg |
| McDonald's | Sausage McMuffin with Egg | 480 | 31g | 30g | 20g | 830mg |
| Dunkin' | Turkey Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich | 470 | 25g | 39g | 23g | 1080mg |
| McDonald's | Sausage Biscuit | 460 | 30g | 37g | 11g | 1090mg |
| McDonald's | Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 460 | 26g | 39g | 17g | 1330mg |
| White Castle | Breakfast Toast with Sausage | 420 | 27g | 29g | 16g | 850mg |
| McDonald's | Sausage McMuffin | 400 | 26g | 29g | 14g | 760mg |
| Burger King | Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 370 | 21g | 30g | 16g | 820mg |
| Burger King | Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 330 | 18g | 30g | 13g | 660mg |
| White Castle | Original Slider with Egg & Cheese | 280 | 18g | 17g | 14g | 600mg |
| Dunkin' | Bacon Wake-Up Wrap | 220 | 13g | 15g | 10g | 590mg |
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts, allergens, and ingredients source: Dunkin’