White Castle Breakfast Toast Sandwich With Sausage
The sandwich includes a fried egg, sausage patty, and melted American cheese. It’s served on freshly toasted sliced wheat bread.
One sandwich has 420 calories, 27 grams fat, 29 grams carbohydrates, and 16 grams protein.
Read this post for an in-depth overview of the calories and nutrition facts as well as a full list of ingredients and allergens.
In addition, an easy-to-read summary of the nutrition facts of fast food breakfast sandwiches is provided at the end of this post. Use that table to review and compare the menu items.
Calories and Nutrition
Let’s start with an overview of the calories.
Calories in Breakfast Sandwich
There are 420 calories in a White Castle Breakfast Toast Sandwich with Sausage. Most of the calories are from fat. A single sandwich has 27 grams of fat, which contributes over 240 calories, or 57% of the total.
Carbohydrates contribute another 116 calories, which is more than a quarter of the total. The remaining calories are derived from protein.
- Fat: 245 calories
- Carbs: 110 calories
- Protein: 65 calories
- Total: 420 calories
Total calories will vary if you select a different cheese such as cheddar or Jalapeño.
The caloric breakout by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by White Castle. Calories may vary by location, as a result of how it’s prepared, or due to topping choices.
Dietary Cholesterol
The amount of cholesterol in this sandwich is high, in my opinion. Especially given that’s a single menu item. One sandwich contains 200 milligrams of cholesterol, which is nearly 65% of the daily value recommended by the FDA.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients and Allergens
Breakfast Toast Sandwich with Sausage Ingredients
Here are the ingredients in each component of the sandwich, including the wheat toast, sausage patty, cheese, and flavoring. In addition to the ingredients listed below, the sandwich is made with egg.
Wheat Toast
Whole Wheat Flour, Water, Enriched Wheat Flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Salt, Emulsifier (mono and diglycerides, ethoxylated mono and diglycerides), and contains 2% or less of each of the following: (polysorbate 60, propionic acid, sodium propionate, phosphoric acid), Calcium Propionate, Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esthers of Mono-Diglycerides (DATEM), Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid, Malted Wheat Flour, Soybean Oil, Calcium Sulfate, and Enzymes.
Sausage Patty
Pork, Whey Protein Concentrate, Salt, Spices, Corn Syrup Solids, Dextrose, Caramel Color, Spice Extractives, BHA, Propyl Gallate, and Citric Acid.
Pasteurized American Cheese
Cultured Milk, Water, Cream, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Sodium Phosphate, Artificial Color, Enzymes, Acetic Acid, and Lecithin.
Buttery Flavored Oil
Soybean Oil and Hydrogenated Soybean Oil with Salt, Soy Lecithin, Natural and Artificial Flavor, TBHQ and Citric Acid added as preservatives, and Artificial Color.
What is Sodium Citrate?
One of the ingredients used in the American Cheese is Sodium Citrate.
Sodium citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid. It’s a mild alkali that is often used to regulate acidity during the production of certain foods. This additive is also used as an emulsifier for oils.
For example, it prevents cheese from becoming greasy when melted. The reason it works is because the sodium acts as a substitute for the calcium that would otherwise help the cheese proteins bind. When cheese is heated, proteins separate.
Sodium citrate acts as an emulsifier to hold the fat and water together, resulting in a smooth melted cheese without lumps or holes. This is why sodium citrate is useful in cheese sauces, fondues, jam, ice cream, and other food.
Other fast food menu items and packaged foods that contain sodium citrate include:
Allergens
This breakfast sandwich is made with egg as well as ingredients that contain dairy, wheat and soy.
Comparison of Fast Food Breakfast Sandwiches
Which Breakfast Sandwich Has the Best Nutritional Value?
Now that you have a good overview of the nutrition facts and ingredients in White Castle’s Breakfast Toast Sandwich, let’s put that information into context. As I review the chart below, here are a few of the things that I notice.
So, Which Sandwich is Best?
Given the breadth of our audience, I don’t have a direct answer to the question of which sandwich has the best nutritional value.
There are too many factors to consider. Most importantly, each person has to prioritize their individual needs. Always consult your physician to discuss any healthcare or dietary concerns.
Personally, I think the Original Slider with Egg and Cheese is best because I prefer consuming less food per meal. However, I don’t like that one small menu item is packed with that much sodium.
What factors do you consider when ordering a breakfast sandwich? Maybe your decision starts with price and flavor. Do you think about the amount fat, sodium, or cholesterol? Provide your feedback and comments below.
Nutrition Facts Comparison Table: Breakfast Sandwiches
Use this table to compare the nutrition facts of popular fast food breakfast sandwiches. You can sort the data by clicking the small arrows in the top row.
| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panera Bread | Egg & Cheese on Brioche | 380 | 19g | 32g | 19g | 510mg |
| Burger King | Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 330 | 18g | 30g | 13g | 660mg |
| Burger King | Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 370 | 21g | 30g | 16g | 820mg |
| Burger King | Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 510 | 34g | 30g | 20g | 1030mg |
| Burger King | Double Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissan'Wich | 720 | 54g | 31g | 29g | 1620mg |
| McDonald's | Sausage McMuffin | 400 | 26g | 29g | 14g | 760mg |
| McDonald's | Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 460 | 26g | 39g | 17g | 1330mg |
| McDonald's | Sausage Biscuit | 460 | 30g | 37g | 11g | 1090mg |
| McDonald's | Sausage McMuffin with Egg | 480 | 31g | 30g | 20g | 830mg |
| Dunkin' | Bacon Wake-Up Wrap | 220 | 13g | 15g | 10g | 590mg |
| Dunkin' | Turkey Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich | 470 | 25g | 39g | 23g | 1080mg |
| Dunkin' | Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel | 520 | 18g | 67g | 23g | 1200mg |
| Dunkin' | Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich | 650 | 32g | 58g | 31g | 1360mg |
| White Castle | Breakfast Toast with Sausage | 420 | 27g | 29g | 16g | 850mg |
| White Castle | Original Slider with Egg & Cheese | 280 | 18g | 17g | 14g | 600mg |
Image, nutrition facts, allergens, and ingredients source: White Castle
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.
