Sweet italian sausage

by First Street in Sausages Barcode 0041512162206
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Sweet italian sausage by First Street provides 231 kcal per 100 g, with 4.4 g of sugars and 15.4 g of protein. That is 262% 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

Fat
16.5 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
6.6 g · High
Sugars
4.4 g · Low
Salt
2.1 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 link (91 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 231 kcal 210 kcal 276 −17%
Total fat 16.5 g 15 g 19% 22.4 −26%
Saturated fat 6.6 g 6 g 30% 8.4 −21%
Carbohydrates 16.5 g 15 g 5% 2.9 +461%
Total sugars 4.4 g 4 g 1.2 +262%
Dietary fiber 1.1 g 1 g 4% 0.3 +226%
Protein 15.4 g 14 g 28% 15.8
Salt 2.1 g 1.9 g 2.2

*% 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 January 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other sausages

Calories lower 27%
Sugars higher 4%
Salt higher 41%
Saturated fat lower 30%
Protein top 43%
Fiber top 10%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Pork, water, dextrose, salt, flavorings, garlic powder, paprika extract.

Palm oil freeNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
Pork

Additives 1

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1 link (91 g)
Labels & certifications
No preservatives
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0041512162206

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Sweet italian sausage?

Sweet italian sausage contains 231 kcal per 100 g and about 210 kcal per serving (1 link (91 g)).

How much sugar is in Sweet italian sausage?

Sweet italian sausage has 4.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Sweet 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 Sweet italian sausage vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Sweet 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 28, 2023. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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