Calories in Bratwurst, pork, cooked
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Bratwurst, pork, cooked contains 333 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 link cooked (85 g) provides about 283 kcal.
Roughly 80% of its calories come from fat, with 17% from protein and 3% 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 72% of the Daily Value for selenium, 38% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 30% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 333 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 29.2 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat C | 10 g | 50% |
| Cholesterol C | 74 mg | 25% |
| Sodium C | 846 mg | 37% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.9 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber I | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars I | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 13.7 g | 27% |
| Vitamin A C | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 1.1 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.26 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K I | 3.4 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.46 mg | 38% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.31 mg | 24% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.8 mg | 30% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.67 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.33 mg | 19% |
| Folate (B9) C | 3 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.73 µg | 30% |
| Choline C | 94 mg | 17% |
| Calcium I | 28 mg | 2% |
| Iron I | 0.53 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 208 mg | 17% |
| Potassium C | 348 mg | 7% |
| Zinc C | 3.3 mg | 30% |
| Copper C | 0.1 mg | 12% |
| Manganese C | 0.014 mg | 0.6% |
| Selenium C | 39.7 µg | 72% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 3%
- Fat 80%
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
- Protein13.7 gbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 14.5 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 0.2 g)
- Fat29.2 gin the top quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 21.9 g)
- Saturated fat10 gin the top quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 7.4 g)
- Sodium846 mgbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 962 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water51.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 14.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.6 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan C | 0.35 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 1.2 g |
| Isoleucine C | 1.3 g |
| Leucine C | 2.2 g |
| Lysine C | 2.5 g |
| Methionine C | 0.72 g |
| Cystine C | 0.35 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 1.1 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.95 g |
| Valine C | 1.5 g |
| Arginine C | 1.7 g |
| Histidine C | 1.1 g |
| Alanine C | 1.6 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 2.5 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 4.3 g |
| Glycine C | 1.3 g |
| Proline C | 1.1 g |
| Serine C | 1.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.34 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 6.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 3.4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 13.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.099 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.87 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.27 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 2 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 44 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols C | 0 mg |
|---|
Other components (13)
| Water C | 51.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 2.8 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,393 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 6 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) C | 0 µg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 3 µg |
| Betaine C | 3.6 mg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 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, beef, link | 323 | 14.3 g | 3 g | 27.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sausage, breakfast sausage, beef, pre-cooked, unprepared Cooked | 327 | 12.9 g | 4.6 g | 28.2 g |
| Sausage, smoked link sausage, pork and beef Cooked | 320 | 12 g | 2.4 g | 28.7 g |
| Sausage, smoked link sausage, pork and beef (nonfat dry milk added) Cooked | 313 | 13.3 g | 1.9 g | 27.6 g |
| Beef, New Zealand, imported, sweetbread, cooked, boiled Cooked | 318 | 12.5 g | 0 g | 29.8 g |
| Sausage, pork and turkey, pre-cooked Cooked | 342 | 12.1 g | 3.6 g | 30.6 g |
| Frankfurter, beef, heated Cooked | 322 | 11.7 g | 2.7 g | 29.4 g |
| Swisswurst, pork and beef, with swiss cheese, smoked Cooked | 307 | 12.7 g | 1.6 g | 27.4 g |
| Sausage, beef, cured, cooked, smoked Cooked | 312 | 14.1 g | 2.4 g | 26.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked bratwurst?
100 g of cooked bratwurst has 333 kcal. 1 link cooked (85 g): about 283 kcal.
Is cooked bratwurst high in protein?
Cooked bratwurst contains 13.7 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11.7 g in 1 link cooked (85 g). About 17% 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 cooked bratwurst?
Cooked bratwurst has 2.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked bratwurst?
Cooked bratwurst contains 29.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 10 g is saturated (50% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked bratwurst contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (72% DV), Thiamin (B1) (38% DV), Vitamin B12 (30% DV), Niacin (B3) (30% DV) and zinc (30% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked bratwurst?
100 g contains 846 mg of sodium, 37% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 171620. 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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