Italian sausage
Italian sausage provides 365 kcal per 100 g, with 2.4 g of sugars and 17.7 g of protein. That is 93% 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
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 link (85 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 365 kcal | 310 kcal | 276 +32% | |
| Total fat | 30.6 g | 26 g | 33% | 22.4 +37% |
| Saturated fat | 10.6 g | 9 g | 45% | 8.4 +26% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.5 g | 3 g | 1% | 2.9 +20% |
| Total sugars | 2.4 g | 2 g | 1.2 +93% | |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g | 1 g | 4% | 0.3 +257% |
| Protein | 17.7 g | 15 g | 30% | 15.8 +12% |
| Salt | 2.2 g | 1.8 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 August 2023. 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, water, flavorings, contains less than 2% of vinegar, cane sugar, sea salt, dehydrated red bell pepper, parsley.
- Allergens
- Pork
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 link (85 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0085239051979
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Italian sausage?
Italian sausage contains 365 kcal per 100 g and about 310 kcal per serving (1 link (85 g)).
How much sugar is in Italian sausage?
Italian sausage has 2.4 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 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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