Bratwurst

in Sausages Barcode 0704639600258
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Bratwurst provides 319 kcal per 100 g, with 1.5 g of sugars and 17.4 g of protein. That is 19% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Sausages category. Contains: pork.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
26.1 g · High
Saturated fat
8.7 g · High
Sugars
1.5 g · Low
Salt
2.1 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 grilled link (69 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 319 kcal 220 kcal 276 +15%
Total fat 26.1 g 18 g 23% 22.4 +17%
Saturated fat 8.7 g 6 g 30% 8.4
Carbohydrates 2.9 g 2 g 1% 2.9
Total sugars 1.5 g 1 g 1.2 +19%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 0.3 −100%
Protein 17.4 g 12 g 24% 15.8 +10%
Salt 2.1 g 1.5 g 2.2

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 6783 Sausages products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Nutrition claims check

Claims its numbers support

High protein
22% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
Low sugar
1.5 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)

Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.

Compared with other sausages

Calories higher 23%
Sugars higher 26%
Salt higher 41%
Saturated fat higher 48%
Protein top 28%
Fiber top 100%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Pork, water. less than 2% of the following: salt, dextrose, flavorings, corn syrup solids, bha, propyl gallate, citric acid.

Palm oil freeNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
Pork

Additives 3

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1 grilled link (69 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0704639600258

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Bratwurst?

Bratwurst contains 319 kcal per 100 g and about 220 kcal per serving (1 grilled link (69 g)).

How much sugar is in Bratwurst?

Bratwurst has 1.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Bratwurst healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Bratwurst vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Bratwurst contain?

According to the label data it contains: Pork. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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