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Italian sausage
Italian sausage by Big Y provides 317 kcal per 100 g, with 3.3 g of sugars and 20 g of protein. That is 174% 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 and comes in a 14 oz pack. Contains: pork.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 pan fried link (60 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 317 kcal | 190 kcal | 276 +15% | |
| Total fat | 25 g | 15 g | 19% | 22.4 +12% |
| Saturated fat | 8.3 g | 5 g | 25% | 8.4 |
| Carbohydrates | 3.3 g | 2 g | 1% | 2.9 +13% |
| Total sugars | 3.3 g | 2 g | 1.2 +174% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Protein | 20 g | 12 g | 24% | 15.8 +27% |
| Salt | 1.9 g | 1.2 g | 2.2 −14% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 6763 Sausages products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 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, dextrose, salt, water, corn syrup, paprika, spices (including red pepper and fennel), extractives of paprika. natural flavors.
- Allergens
- Pork
Product details
- Quantity
- 14 oz
- Serving size
- 1 pan fried link (60 g)
- Labels & certifications
- No glutenNo preservatives
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0018894329251
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Italian sausage?
Italian sausage contains 317 kcal per 100 g and about 190 kcal per serving (1 pan fried link (60 g)).
How much sugar is in Italian sausage?
Italian sausage has 3.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is 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 Italian sausage vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does 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 February 10, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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