Hot italian sausage
Hot italian sausage by Capitol Wholesale Meat provides 229 kcal per 100 g, with 3.9 g of sugars and 15 g of protein. That is 222% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Sausages category. Contains: milk, pork.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 link (153 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 229 kcal | 350 kcal | 276 −17% | |
| Total fat | 15.7 g | 24 g | 31% | 22.4 −30% |
| Saturated fat | 5.9 g | 9 g | 45% | 8.4 −30% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.2 g | 11 g | 4% | 2.9 +145% |
| Total sugars | 3.9 g | 6 g | 1.2 +222% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0.7 g | 1.1 g | 4% | 0.3 +107% |
| Protein | 15 g | 23 g | 46% | 15.8 −5% |
| Salt | 1.6 g | 2.4 g | 2.2 −29% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 6766 Sausages products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from June 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other sausages
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Pork, roasted red peppers, provolone cheese (cultured milk, enzymes, salt), roasted onions, water, spices, roasted garlic, salt, dextrose, monosodium glutamate, dehydrated red bell pepper, flavorings, bha, bht.
- Allergens
- MilkPork
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 link (153 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0039437932981
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Hot italian sausage?
Hot italian sausage contains 229 kcal per 100 g and about 350 kcal per serving (1 link (153 g)).
How much sugar is in Hot italian sausage?
Hot italian sausage has 3.9 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 D (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: Milk, Pork. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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