Ground italian sausage
Ground italian sausage provides 304 kcal per 100 g, with 1.8 g of sugars and 17.9 g of protein. That is 76% 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 Meats category. Contains: pork.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 onz (56 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 304 kcal | 170 kcal | 205 +49% | |
| Total fat | 23.2 g | 13 g | 17% | 12.9 +80% |
| Saturated fat | 7.1 g | 4 g | 20% | 4.8 +48% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.4 g | 3 g | 1% | 3.6 +49% |
| Total sugars | 1.8 g | 1 g | 1 +76% | |
| Protein | 17.9 g | 10 g | 20% | 18.4 |
| Salt | 2.5 g | 1.4 g | 1.5 +63% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 3358 Meats 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
- 24% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 1.8 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 meats
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Pork, water, corn syrup, contains 2% or less of sodium lactate, salt, potassium chloride, dextrose, spices, natural flavors (contains maltodextrin), oleoresin of paprika, oleoresin capsicum, sugar, corn oil (processing aid), calcium stearate (anti-caking), silicon dioxide (anti-caking).
- Allergens
- Pork
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2 onz (56 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0070253632150
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ground italian sausage?
Ground italian sausage contains 304 kcal per 100 g and about 170 kcal per serving (2 onz (56 g)).
How much sugar is in Ground italian sausage?
Ground italian sausage has 1.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Ground italian sausage 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 Ground italian sausage vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Ground italian sausage 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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