Calories in Kielbasa, fully cooked, unheated
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Kielbasa, fully cooked, unheated contains 325 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 link (396 g) provides about 1,287 kcal.
Roughly 82% of its calories come from fat, with 13% from protein and 5% 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 32% of the Daily Value for selenium, 28% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 21% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 325 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 29.6 g | 38% |
| Saturated fat C | 9.7 g | 48% |
| Trans fat C | 0.23 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 61 mg | 20% |
| Sodium M | 928 mg | 40% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.7 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars M | 2.1 g | |
| Protein M | 10.8 g | 22% |
| Vitamin A ? | 8 µg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin C M | 19.1 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.7 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.42 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K M | 0.3 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.15 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.16 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 3.1 mg | 20% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.59 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.68 µg | 28% |
| Choline I | 38.3 mg | 7% |
| Calcium M | 24 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 0.75 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium M | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus M | 168 mg | 13% |
| Potassium M | 217 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 1.3 mg | 12% |
| Copper M | 0.066 mg | 7% |
| Manganese M | 0.054 mg | 2% |
| Selenium M | 17.6 µg | 32% |
% 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 13%
- Carbohydrates 5%
- Fat 82%
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
- Protein10.8 gin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 14.5 g)
- Sugars2.1 gin the top quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 0.2 g)
- Fat29.6 gin the top quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 21.9 g)
- Saturated fat9.7 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 7.4 g)
- Sodium928 mgbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 962 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water52.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 12.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 5.3 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 1.6 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0.45 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.11 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.4 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.44 g |
| Leucine M | 0.84 g |
| Lysine M | 0.78 g |
| Methionine M | 0.27 g |
| Cystine M | 0.15 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.4 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.33 g |
| Valine M | 0.51 g |
| Arginine M | 0.71 g |
| Histidine M | 0.34 g |
| Alanine M | 0.69 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.97 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 1.7 g |
| Glycine M | 0.74 g |
| Proline M | 0.73 g |
| Serine M | 0.47 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.26 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.004 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.007 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.24 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 4.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.029 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.028 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.38 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 6.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 3 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.054 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 11.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.25 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.1 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.028 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.63 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.25 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.093 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.02 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.026 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.11 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.003 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.013 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.18 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.036 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.05 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.18 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.62 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 10.9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 4.6 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.093 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.085 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.059 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.19 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.037 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.027 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.031 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.036 g |
Carotenoids (16)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 8 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 30 IU |
| Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 0.7 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.04 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.37 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0.05 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0.13 mg |
Other components (14)
| Water M | 52.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 3 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,359 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 27 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 15.7 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid I | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 1 µg |
| Betaine I | 3.4 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Kielbasa
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kielbasa, fully cooked, grilled Cooked | 337 | 12.5 g | 5 g | 29.7 g |
| Kielbasa, fully cooked, pan-fried Cooked | 333 | 12.4 g | 4.8 g | 29.4 g |
| Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked Cooked | 226 | 13.1 g | 3.9 g | 17.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurter, beef, heated Cooked | 322 | 11.7 g | 2.7 g | 29.4 g |
| Sausage, smoked link sausage, pork and beef Cooked | 320 | 12 g | 2.4 g | 28.7 g |
| Sausage, smoked link sausage, pork Cooked | 309 | 12 g | 0.94 g | 28.2 g |
| Sausage, pork and turkey, pre-cooked Cooked | 342 | 12.1 g | 3.6 g | 30.6 g |
| Sausage, breakfast sausage, beef, pre-cooked, unprepared Cooked | 327 | 12.9 g | 4.6 g | 28.2 g |
| Beef, New Zealand, imported, sweetbread, cooked, boiled Cooked | 318 | 12.5 g | 0 g | 29.8 g |
| Frankfurter, meat and poultry, cooked, grilled Cooked | 302 | 10.7 g | 5.2 g | 26.4 g |
| Bratwurst, pork, cooked Cooked | 333 | 13.7 g | 2.9 g | 29.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked kielbasa?
100 g of cooked kielbasa has 325 kcal. 1 link (396 g): about 1,287 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 276 kcal.
Is cooked kielbasa high in protein?
Cooked kielbasa contains 10.8 g of protein per 100 g (22% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 42.9 g in 1 link (396 g). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sausages and luncheon meats, that is in the lowest quarter (median 14.5 g).
How many carbs are in cooked kielbasa?
Cooked kielbasa has 3.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 2.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked kielbasa?
Cooked kielbasa contains 29.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9.7 g is saturated (48% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked kielbasa contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (32% DV), Vitamin B12 (28% DV), Vitamin C (21% DV), Niacin (B3) (20% DV) and phosphorus (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked kielbasa?
100 g contains 928 mg of sodium, 40% 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 173879. 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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