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Purnell's ""old Folks"" nutrition facts

USDA's branded food database lists 50 Purnell's ""old Folks"" products from F.B. Purnell Sausage Co., Inc. in 13 categories; the most are sausages, hotdogs and brats (14). Of the 37 with a measured place in their category, 25 have less sugar per 100 g than the category's median and 22 less sodium. Below, the brand's median per 100 g beside each category's median, then each product's place in its category.

Purnell's ""old Folks"" against each category

CategoryProductsSugars, brand / allSodium, brand / allProtein, brand / all
Sausages, Hotdogs and Brats140 g vs 1.2 g761 vs 823 mg16.3 g vs 15.3 g
Frozen Sausages, Hotdogs and Brats100 g vs 0.7 g536 vs 696 mg14.3 g vs 15.6 g
Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits and Meals52.4 g vs 2.0 g837 vs 484 mg10.6 g vs 9.5 g

Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; medians computed by GetFoodFacts over the brand's products in each category with 5 or more of them.

Purnell's ""old Folks"" products and their place in each category

Per 100 g; in brackets, the share of the product's category with less
ProductCategoryCaloriesSugarsSodium
Country Sausage PattiesBacon, Sausages and Ribs3930 g (0%)536 mg (6%)
Hot SouseBacon, Sausages and Ribs179n/a1,036 mg (39%)
Country Sausage & Biscuits with CheeseBreakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits and Meals3004.0 g (78%)750 mg (88%)
Country Sausage & Biscuits with CheeseBreakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits and Meals3004.0 g (78%)750 mg (88%)
Country Sausage & BiscuitsBreakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits and Meals2824.7 g (82%)565 mg (65%)
Cheese Sausage BallsFrozen Appetizers and Hors D'oeuvres3541.2 g (39%)671 mg (80%)
8 Turkey Sausage PattiesFrozen Bacon, Sausages and Ribs1960 g (0%)482 mg (16%)
Pork Country Sausage PattiesFrozen Bacon, Sausages and Ribs3930 g (0%)536 mg (28%)
Turkey Sausage PattiesFrozen Bacon, Sausages and Ribs1960 g (0%)482 mg (16%)
Country Sausage & BiscuitsFrozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits and Meals2824.7 g (83%)565 mg (65%)
Country Sausage & Buttermilk Biscuits with CheeseFrozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits and Meals3902.0 g (48%)900 mg (98%)
Country Sausage & Buttermilk BiscuitsFrozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits and Meals3912.2 g (53%)837 mg (96%)
Country Sausage & Buttermilk BiscuitsFrozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits and Meals3452.4 g (58%)869 mg (97%)
Smokehouse Sausage & BiscuitsFrozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits and Meals2824.7 g (83%)565 mg (65%)
Hot Country Sausage PattiesFrozen Patties and Burgers3930 g (0%)536 mg (80%)
Sausage Big BurgersFrozen Patties and Burgers3930 g (0%)536 mg (80%)
Spicy-medium Country Sausage Patties, Spicy-mediumFrozen Patties and Burgers3930 g (0%)536 mg (80%)
Country SausageFrozen Sausages, Hotdogs and Brats3890 g (0%)542 mg (19%)
Country Sausage Skinless LinksFrozen Sausages, Hotdogs and Brats3930 g (0%)536 mg (17%)
Country Sausage Skinless LinksFrozen Sausages, Hotdogs and Brats4000 g (0%)640 mg (38%)
Fresh Italian LinksFrozen Sausages, Hotdogs and Brats365n/a788 mg (70%)
Medium Country Sausage PattiesFrozen Sausages, Hotdogs and Brats3930 g (0%)536 mg (17%)
Sage Sausage PattiesFrozen Sausages, Hotdogs and Brats3930 g (0%)536 mg (17%)
Sausage Links, MapleFrozen Sausages, Hotdogs and Brats4581.4 g (66%)444 mg (6%)
Smokehouse Sausage PattiesFrozen Sausages, Hotdogs and Brats3390 g (0%)625 mg (34%)
Turkey Sausage PattiesFrozen Sausages, Hotdogs and Brats1960 g (0%)482 mg (10%)
Turkey Sausage PattiesFrozen Sausages, Hotdogs and Brats1960 g (0%)482 mg (10%)
Country Sausage GravyGravy Mix1963.6 g (66%)518 mg (34%)
Country Sausage GravyGravy Mix1251.8 g (64%)339 mg (4%)
Country Sausage Biscuits & GravyOther Deli1552.8 g (66%)373 mg (54%)
Country SausageOther Meats393n/a536 mg (80%)
Spicy-medium Purnell's Country Sausage, Spicy-mediumOther Meats393n/a536 mg (80%)
Hot Sliced SousePepperoni, Salami and Cold Cuts179n/a1,036 mg (56%)
Mild Sliced SousePepperoni, Salami and Cold Cuts179n/a1,036 mg (56%)
Mild Sliced SousePepperoni, Salami and Cold Cuts172n/a1,000 mg (52%)
Country Sausage & BiscuitsPrepared Subs and Sandwiches3332.4 g (49%)298 mg (7%)
BratwurstSausages, Hotdogs and Brats3291.2 g (45%)812 mg (47%)
ChorizoSausages, Hotdogs and Brats3390 g (0%)536 mg (7%)
Fresh BratwurstSausages, Hotdogs and Brats400n/a988 mg (78%)
Hot Country SausageSausages, Hotdogs and Brats393n/a536 mg (7%)
Hot Smoke SausageSausages, Hotdogs and Brats310n/a947 mg (72%)
Italian SausageSausages, Hotdogs and Brats3750 g (0%)839 mg (53%)
Medium Country SausageSausages, Hotdogs and Brats3930 g (0%)536 mg (7%)
Mild Italian SausageSausages, Hotdogs and Brats3651.2 g (45%)788 mg (43%)
Mild SouseSausages, Hotdogs and Brats179n/a1,036 mg (82%)
Old Fashioned Cooked BratsSausages, Hotdogs and Brats300n/a733 mg (32%)
Old Fashioned Cooked Bratwurst with Bell Peppers & OnionsSausages, Hotdogs and Brats3651.2 g (45%)882 mg (62%)
Pork Sausage LinksSausages, Hotdogs and Brats3860 g (0%)705 mg (27%)
Pork Sausage PattiesSausages, Hotdogs and Brats3910 g (0%)703 mg (26%)
Smokehouse SausageSausages, Hotdogs and Brats339n/a625 mg (15%)

Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; the share of each product's category (one product per barcode) with less sugar or sodium per 100 g, computed by GetFoodFacts.

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Sources for this page
USDA FoodData Central
the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
FoodData Central documentation
what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
the thresholds for "low sodium", "sugar free", "high in". ecfr.gov
FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov