Pork sausage, reduced fat: Nutrition Facts
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Pork sausage, reduced fat contains 267 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice (15 g) provides about 40 kcal.
Roughly 68% of its calories come from fat, with 31% from protein and 0.2% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in sausages on FoodFactly, where the median is 321 kcal per 100 g across 20 foods.
100 g provides 55% of the Daily Value for selenium, 48% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 48% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
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 | 267 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 20.3 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat C | 6 g | 30% |
| Cholesterol C | 82 mg | 27% |
| Sodium C | 698 mg | 30% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.15 g | 0.1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 20.9 g | 42% |
| Vitamin A C | 28 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 1.4 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.38 mg | 31% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.21 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 7.7 mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.28 mg | 17% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.2 µg | 48% |
| Choline C | 70.3 mg | 13% |
| Calcium C | 19 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 1.9 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium C | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 185 mg | 15% |
| Potassium C | 328 mg | 7% |
| Zinc C | 3.1 mg | 29% |
| Copper C | 0.088 mg | 10% |
| Selenium C | 30 µg | 55% |
% 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 31%
- Carbohydrates 0.2%
- Fat 68%
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
- Protein20.9 gin the top quarter of sausages (median 17.8 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of sausages (median 0.76 g)
- Fat20.3 gbelow the median for sausages (median 27.2 g)
- Saturated fat6 gin the lowest quarter of sausages (median 9.1 g)
- Sodium698 mgin the lowest quarter of sausages (median 856 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water55.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 4.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 3.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.016 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.015 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.21 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.9 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 7.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.37 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.24 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.022 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 28 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 55.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 1 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 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, unprepared Raw | 288 | 15.4 g | 0.93 g | 24.8 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue | 282 | 19.1 g | 0 g | 22.1 g |
| Beef, corned | 251 | 18.2 g | 0.47 g | 19 g |
| Beef, steak, ribeye, lean and fat eaten | 289 | 23.5 g | 0 g | 21.6 g |
| Pork, cured, ham, whole, separable lean and fat, unheated | 246 | 18.5 g | 0.06 g | 18.5 g |
| Lamb, NS as to cut | 292 | 24.3 g | 0 g | 20.8 g |
| Turkey or chicken and pork sausage | 307 | 22.7 g | 0.7 g | 23 g |
| Lamb, ground | 281 | 24.6 g | 0 g | 19.5 g |
| Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot | 259 | 17.6 g | 3.6 g | 19.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in pork sausage?
100 g of pork sausage has 267 kcal. 1 slice (15 g): about 40 kcal. 1 cocktail or miniature link (10 g): about 27 kcal. 1 cubic inch (18 g): about 48 kcal.
Is pork sausage high in protein?
Pork sausage contains 20.9 g of protein per 100 g (42% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.1 g in 1 slice (15 g). About 31% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sausages, that is among the highest quarter (median 17.8 g).
How many carbs are in pork sausage?
Pork sausage has 0.15 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in pork sausage?
Pork sausage contains 20.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6 g is saturated (30% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does pork sausage contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (55% DV), Niacin (B3) (48% DV), Vitamin B12 (48% DV), Thiamin (B1) (31% DV) and zinc (29% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in pork sausage?
100 g contains 698 mg of sodium, 30% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pork sausage have the same nutrition not specified and raw?
No. Per 100 g, pork sausage, reduced fat has 267 kcal, while pork sausage, link/patty, reduced fat, unprepared has 217 kcal. Processing 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: 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 2706192. 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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