Sausage, Italian, sweet, links: Nutrition Facts
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Sausage, Italian, sweet, links contains 149 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 link 3 oz (84 g) provides about 125 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from fat, with 43% from protein and 6% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 43% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 20% of the Daily Value for selenium and 14% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
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 I | 149 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 8.4 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.3 g | 16% |
| Cholesterol C | 30 mg | 10% |
| Sodium M | 570 mg | 25% |
| Total carbohydrates I | 2.1 g | 0.8% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 16.1 g | 32% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.17 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.7 mg | 11% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.28 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.19 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1 µg | 43% |
| Calcium M | 25 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium C | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 103 mg | 8% |
| Potassium C | 194 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 1.5 mg | 14% |
| Copper C | 0.04 mg | 4% |
| Manganese C | 0.007 mg | 0.3% |
| Selenium C | 10.8 µg | 20% |
% 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 43%
- Carbohydrates 6%
- Fat 51%
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
- Protein16.1 gabove 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)
- Fat8.4 gin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 21.9 g)
- Saturated fat3.3 gin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 7.4 g)
- Sodium570 mgin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 962 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water71.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.49 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan C | 0.11 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.42 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.44 g |
| Leucine C | 0.76 g |
| Lysine C | 0.8 g |
| Methionine C | 0.24 g |
| Cystine C | 0.11 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.38 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.33 g |
| Valine C | 0.49 g |
| Arginine C | 0.58 g |
| Histidine C | 0.33 g |
| Alanine C | 0.54 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 0.85 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 1.5 g |
| Glycine C | 0.48 g |
| Proline C | 0.45 g |
| Serine C | 0.38 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 | 0.38 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.024 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.017 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.22 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.095 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.023 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.37 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.025 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols C | 0 mg |
|---|
Other components (9)
| Water M | 71.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.8 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy I | 622 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 2 IU |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 4 µg |
Other forms of Sausage
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sausage, turkey and pork, fresh, bulk, patty or link, cooked Cooked | 307 | 22.7 g | 0.7 g | 23 g |
| Sausage, egg and cheese breakfast biscuit | 324 | 9.5 g | 21.6 g | 22.1 g |
| Sausage, beef, cured, cooked, smoked Cooked | 312 | 14.1 g | 2.4 g | 26.9 g |
| Sausage, Berliner, pork, beef | 230 | 15.3 g | 2.6 g | 17.2 g |
| Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, raw Raw | 290 | 13.9 g | 3 g | 24.3 g |
| Sausage, pork and turkey, pre-cooked Cooked | 342 | 12.1 g | 3.6 g | 30.6 g |
| Sausage, smoked link sausage, pork and beef (nonfat dry milk added) Cooked | 313 | 13.3 g | 1.9 g | 27.6 g |
| Sausage, Vienna, canned, chicken, beef, pork Canned | 230 | 10.5 g | 2.6 g | 19.4 g |
| Sausage, turkey, pork, and beef, low fat, smoked Cooked | 101 | 8 g | 11.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot | 259 | 17.6 g | 3.6 g | 19.4 g |
| Sausage, Polish, pork and beef, smoked Cooked | 301 | 12.1 g | 2 g | 26.6 g |
| Sausage, pork and beef, with cheddar cheese, smoked Cooked | 296 | 12.9 g | 2.1 g | 25.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ham, sliced | 164 | 16.6 g | 3.6 g | 8.8 g |
| Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean and regular, unheated | 162 | 18.3 g | 2.3 g | 8.4 g |
| Barbecue loaf, pork, beef | 173 | 15.8 g | 6.4 g | 8.9 g |
| Pork, cured, ham and water product, slice, bone-in, separable lean and fat, unheated | 149 | 13.7 g | 2.7 g | 9.3 g |
| Pork, cured, ham -- water added, slice, bone-in, separable lean and fat, unheated | 164 | 15.7 g | 1.1 g | 10.8 g |
| Pork, cured, ham -- water added, shank, bone-in, separable lean and fat, unheated | 167 | 16.7 g | 0.66 g | 11 g |
| Headcheese, pork | 157 | 13.8 g | 0 g | 10.9 g |
| Head cheese | 157 | 13.8 g | 0 g | 10.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in sausage?
100 g of sausage has 149 kcal. 1 link 3 oz (84 g): about 125 kcal.
Is sausage high in protein?
Sausage contains 16.1 g of protein per 100 g (32% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 13.5 g in 1 link 3 oz (84 g). About 43% 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 sausage?
Sausage has 2.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in sausage?
Sausage contains 8.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.3 g is saturated (16% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does sausage contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (43% DV), selenium (20% DV), Thiamin (B1) (14% DV), zinc (14% DV) and Vitamin B6 (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in sausage?
100 g contains 570 mg of sodium, 25% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does sausage have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, sausage, Italian, sweet, links has 149 kcal, while sausage, turkey and pork, fresh, bulk, patty or link, cooked has 307 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 172952. 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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