Calories in Bratwurst, pork, beef, link
Generic food Meat
Bratwurst, pork, beef, link contains 323 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 link (70 g) provides about 226 kcal.
Roughly 78% of its calories come from fat, with 18% from protein and 4% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in sausages and luncheon meats on FoodFactly, where the median is 265 kcal per 100 g across 174 foods.
100 g provides 85% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 31% of the Daily Value for selenium and 21% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 323 kcal | |
| Total fat I | 27.8 g | 36% |
| Saturated fat I | 9.9 g | 50% |
| Cholesterol I | 63 mg | 21% |
| Sodium I | 1,112 mg | 48% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber I | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars I | 3 g | |
| Protein I | 14.3 g | 29% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D I | 0.3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.25 mg | 21% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.23 mg | 18% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 3.3 mg | 21% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) I | 0.06 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.13 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 2.1 µg | 85% |
| Calcium I | 48 mg | 4% |
| Iron I | 1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium I | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus I | 134 mg | 11% |
| Potassium I | 281 mg | 6% |
| Zinc I | 2.1 mg | 19% |
| Copper I | 0.08 mg | 9% |
| Manganese I | 0.04 mg | 2% |
| Selenium I | 17 µg | 31% |
% 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 18%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- Fat 78%
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
- Protein14.3 gbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 14.5 g)
- Sugars3 gin the top quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 0.2 g)
- Fat27.8 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 21.9 g)
- Saturated fat9.9 gin the top quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 7.4 g)
- Sodium1,112 mgabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 962 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water51.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat I | 13.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat I | 2.8 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan I | 0.13 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine I | 0.6 g |
| Isoleucine I | 0.61 g |
| Leucine I | 1.1 g |
| Lysine I | 1.1 g |
| Methionine I | 0.37 g |
| Cystine I | 0.16 g |
| Phenylalanine I | 0.54 g |
| Tyrosine I | 0.44 g |
| Valine I | 0.68 g |
| Arginine I | 0.95 g |
| Histidine I | 0.44 g |
| Alanine I | 0.93 g |
| Aspartic acid I | 1.3 g |
| Glutamic acid I | 2.1 g |
| Glycine I | 1 g |
| Proline I | 0.74 g |
| Serine I | 0.59 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 2.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0.04 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0.02 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0.35 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 6.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 3.4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 12.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.29 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 1 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 11 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water I | 51.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol I | 0 g |
| Caffeine I | 0 mg |
| Ash I | 3.7 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,353 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 5 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Bratwurst
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratwurst, pork, cooked Cooked | 333 | 13.7 g | 2.9 g | 29.2 g |
| Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked Cooked | 297 | 12.2 g | 2 g | 26.3 g |
| Bratwurst, chicken, cooked Cooked | 176 | 19.4 g | 0 g | 10.4 g |
| Bratwurst, pork, beef and turkey, lite, smoked Cooked | 186 | 14.5 g | 1.6 g | 13.5 g |
| Bratwurst, veal, cooked Cooked | 341 | 14 g | 0 g | 31.7 g |
| Bratwurst | 333 | 13.7 g | 2.9 g | 29.2 g |
| Bratwurst, with cheese | 334 | 14 g | 3.3 g | 29 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheesefurter, cheese smokie, pork, beef | 328 | 14.1 g | 1.5 g | 29 g |
| Beef sausage with cheese | 341 | 13.6 g | 3.8 g | 28.5 g |
| Oscar Mayer, Braunschweiger Liver Sausage (sliced) | 331 | 14.3 g | 2.6 g | 29.4 g |
| Beef sausage | 341 | 13.3 g | 3.4 g | 28.7 g |
| Pork and beef sausage | 333 | 15.9 g | 2.4 g | 28 g |
| Oscar Mayer, Smokies Sausage Little Cheese (pork, turkey) | 315 | 13.5 g | 1.7 g | 28.2 g |
| Polish sausage | 337 | 12.4 g | 5 g | 29.7 g |
| Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork | 327 | 14.5 g | 3.1 g | 28.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in bratwurst?
100 g of bratwurst has 323 kcal. 1 link (70 g): about 226 kcal.
Is bratwurst high in protein?
Bratwurst contains 14.3 g of protein per 100 g (29% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10 g in 1 link (70 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sausages and luncheon meats, that is below the median (median 14.5 g).
How many carbs are in bratwurst?
Bratwurst has 3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in bratwurst?
Bratwurst contains 27.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9.9 g is saturated (50% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does bratwurst contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (85% DV), selenium (31% DV), Thiamin (B1) (21% DV), Niacin (B3) (21% DV) and zinc (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in bratwurst?
100 g contains 1,112 mg of sodium, 48% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does bratwurst have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, bratwurst, pork, beef, link has 323 kcal, while bratwurst, pork, cooked has 333 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 171622. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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