Calories in Beef sausage
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Beef sausage contains 341 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice (15 g) provides about 51 kcal.
Roughly 79% of its calories come from fat, with 16% from protein and 4% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for sausages on FoodFactly (321 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 47% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 21% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 21% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 341 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 28.7 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat C | 11.3 g | 57% |
| Cholesterol C | 61 mg | 20% |
| Sodium C | 866 mg | 38% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.4 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 1 g | |
| Protein C | 13.3 g | 27% |
| Vitamin A C | 18 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 19.2 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.33 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.8 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.054 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.4 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.1 µg | 47% |
| Choline C | 38.3 mg | 7% |
| Calcium C | 35 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium C | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 124 mg | 10% |
| Potassium C | 263 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 2.1 mg | 19% |
| Copper C | 0.075 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 11.6 µg | 21% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 16%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- Fat 79%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein13.3 gin the lowest quarter of sausages (median 17.8 g)
- Sugars1 gabove the median for sausages (median 0.76 g)
- Fat28.7 gin the top quarter of sausages (median 27.2 g)
- Saturated fat11.3 gin the top quarter of sausages (median 9.1 g)
- Sodium866 mgabove the median for sausages (median 856 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water51.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 12.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.9 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.018 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.78 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 6.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 3.5 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 12 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.096 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.046 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 1.2 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.016 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.009 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 18 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 51.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 7 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef sausage with cheese | 341 | 13.6 g | 3.8 g | 28.5 g |
| Bratwurst, with cheese | 334 | 14 g | 3.3 g | 29 g |
| Bratwurst | 333 | 13.7 g | 2.9 g | 29.2 g |
| Pork, roll | 329 | 13.1 g | 4.5 g | 28.4 g |
| Oscar Mayer, Braunschweiger Liver Sausage (sliced) | 331 | 14.3 g | 2.6 g | 29.4 g |
| Cheesefurter, cheese smokie, pork, beef | 328 | 14.1 g | 1.5 g | 29 g |
| Liver sausage, liverwurst, pork | 326 | 14.1 g | 2.2 g | 28.5 g |
| Polish sausage, pork | 326 | 14.1 g | 1.6 g | 28.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in beef sausage?
100 g of beef sausage has 341 kcal. 1 slice (15 g): about 51 kcal. 1 cocktail or miniature link (10 g): about 34 kcal. 1 cubic inch (18 g): about 61 kcal.
Is beef sausage high in protein?
Beef sausage contains 13.3 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in 1 slice (15 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sausages, that is in the lowest quarter (median 17.8 g).
How many carbs are in beef sausage?
Beef sausage has 3.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in beef sausage?
Beef sausage contains 28.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 11.3 g is saturated (57% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does beef sausage contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (47% DV), Vitamin C (21% DV), selenium (21% DV), zinc (19% DV) and Niacin (B3) (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in beef sausage?
100 g contains 866 mg of sodium, 38% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706171. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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