Calories in Pork sausage, link/patty, unprepared
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Pork sausage, link/patty, unprepared contains 288 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 link (25 g) provides about 72 kcal.
Roughly 77% of its calories come from fat, with 21% from protein and 1% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for sausages and luncheon meats on FoodFactly (265 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 38% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 34% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 32% of the Daily Value for selenium.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
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 | 288 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 24.8 g | 32% |
| Saturated fat C | 7.6 g | 38% |
| Trans fat C | 0.1 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 70 mg | 23% |
| Sodium M | 739 mg | 32% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.93 g | 0.3% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars M | 0.93 g | |
| Protein M | 15.4 g | 31% |
| Vitamin A ? | 27 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 1.4 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.99 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K M | 0.3 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.22 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.15 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 5.4 mg | 34% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.69 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.92 µg | 38% |
| Choline I | 52.5 mg | 10% |
| Calcium M | 8 mg | 0.6% |
| Iron M | 1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium M | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus M | 133 mg | 11% |
| Potassium M | 307 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 2 mg | 18% |
| Copper M | 0.057 mg | 6% |
| Manganese M | 0.017 mg | 0.7% |
| Selenium M | 17.8 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 21%
- Carbohydrates 1%
- Fat 77%
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
- Protein15.4 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 14.5 g)
- Sugars0.93 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 0.2 g)
- Fat24.8 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 21.9 g)
- Saturated fat7.6 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 7.4 g)
- Sodium739 mgin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 962 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water56.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 9.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 4.4 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0.1 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0.56 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0.27 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.16 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.58 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.63 g |
| Leucine M | 1.2 g |
| Lysine M | 1.1 g |
| Methionine M | 0.38 g |
| Cystine M | 0.21 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.58 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.47 g |
| Valine M | 0.73 g |
| Arginine M | 1 g |
| Histidine M | 0.48 g |
| Alanine M | 0.98 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.4 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2.4 g |
| Glycine M | 1.1 g |
| Proline M | 1.1 g |
| Serine M | 0.67 g |
| Hydroxyproline I | 0.31 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.003 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.12 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 3.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.022 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.018 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.28 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 4.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 2.4 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.056 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.11 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.47 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.28 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.021 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.013 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.065 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.002 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.007 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.072 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.022 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.029 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.21 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.46 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 3.8 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.052 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.059 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.079 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.022 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.025 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.034 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.044 g |
Carotenoids (16)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 27 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 57 IU |
| Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 1.4 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.09 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.05 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.08 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (14)
| Water M | 56.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 2.5 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,207 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 92 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 18.3 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid I | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 2 µg |
| Betaine I | 4.7 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Pork sausage
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork sausage, link/patty, reduced fat, unprepared Raw | 217 | 16.8 g | 0.2 g | 16.6 g |
| Pork sausage, link/patty, reduced fat, cooked, pan-fried Cooked | 267 | 20.9 g | 0.15 g | 20.3 g |
| Pork sausage, link/patty, fully cooked, microwaved Cooked | 438 | 15.1 g | 0.62 g | 41.7 g |
| Pork sausage, link/patty, fully cooked, unheated Cooked | 392 | 13.5 g | 0.69 g | 37.3 g |
| Pork sausage, reduced sodium, cooked Cooked | 271 | 9.4 g | 8.1 g | 22.4 g |
| Pork sausage, link/patty, cooked, pan-fried Cooked | 325 | 18.5 g | 1.4 g | 27.3 g |
| Pork sausage | 325 | 18.5 g | 1.4 g | 27.2 g |
| Pork sausage, reduced fat | 267 | 20.9 g | 0.15 g | 20.3 g |
| Pork sausage, reduced sodium | 233 | 19.9 g | 13.2 g | 11.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground lamb, raw Raw | 282 | 16.6 g | 0 g | 23.4 g |
| Beef, ground, 75% lean meat / 25% fat, raw Raw | 293 | 15.8 g | 0 g | 25 g |
| Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, raw Raw | 295 | 16.5 g | 0 g | 24.9 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, loin chop, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 298 | 15.4 g | 0.22 g | 26.2 g |
| Beef, variety meats and by-products, mechanically separated beef, raw Raw | 276 | 15 g | 0 g | 23.5 g |
| Lamb, variety meats and by-products, mechanically separated, raw Raw | 276 | 15 g | 0 g | 23.5 g |
| Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 277 | 15.5 g | 0 g | 23.4 g |
| Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, raw Raw | 290 | 13.9 g | 3 g | 24.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw pork sausage?
100 g of raw pork sausage has 288 kcal. 1 link (25 g): about 72 kcal.
Is raw pork sausage high in protein?
Raw pork sausage contains 15.4 g of protein per 100 g (31% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.8 g in 1 link (25 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sausages and luncheon meats, that is above the median (median 14.5 g).
How many carbs are in raw pork sausage?
Raw pork sausage has 0.93 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.93 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw pork sausage?
Raw pork sausage contains 24.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7.6 g is saturated (38% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw pork sausage contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (38% DV), Niacin (B3) (34% DV), selenium (32% DV), Thiamin (B1) (19% DV) and zinc (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw pork sausage?
100 g contains 739 mg of sodium, 32% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pork sausage have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, pork sausage, link/patty, unprepared has 288 kcal, while pork sausage, link/patty, reduced fat, cooked, pan-fried has 267 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 172934. 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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