Hot italian sausage
Hot italian sausage by Signature Select provides 317 kcal per 100 g, with 1.2 g of sugars and 17.1 g of protein. 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
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 link (82 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 317 kcal | 260 kcal | 276 +15% | |
| Total fat | 26.8 g | 22 g | 28% | 22.4 +20% |
| Saturated fat | 9.8 g | 8 g | 40% | 8.4 +16% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.4 g | 2 g | 1% | 2.9 −17% |
| Total sugars | 1.2 g | 1 g | 1.2 | |
| Added sugars | 1.2 g | 1 g | 2% | 1.2 |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g | 1 g | 4% | 0.3 +262% |
| Protein | 17.1 g | 14 g | 28% | 15.8 +8% |
| Salt | 1.7 g | 1.4 g | 2.2 −22% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 6770 Sausages products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 22% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 1.2 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
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Pork, water, corn syrup and less than 2% of the following: salt, spices, dextrose, oleoresin of paprika, garlic powder, flavorings, bha, propyl gallate, citric acid.
- Allergens
- Pork
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 link (82 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0021130159116
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Hot italian sausage?
Hot italian sausage contains 317 kcal per 100 g and about 260 kcal per serving (1 link (82 g)).
How much sugar is in Hot italian sausage?
Hot italian sausage has 1.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Hot 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 Hot italian sausage vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Hot 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 January 1, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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