Calories in Sausage, NFS
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Sausage, NFS contains 325 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice (15 g) provides about 49 kcal.
Roughly 75% of its calories come from fat, with 23% from protein and 2% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for sausages on FoodFactly (321 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 41% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 38% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 38% of the Daily Value for selenium.
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 | 325 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 27.2 g | 35% |
| Saturated fat C | 8.8 g | 44% |
| Cholesterol C | 86 mg | 29% |
| Sodium C | 814 mg | 35% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 1.4 g | 0.5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 1.1 g | |
| Protein C | 18.5 g | 37% |
| Vitamin A C | 28 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 1.4 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.9 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.26 mg | 21% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 6.1 mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.2 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.98 µg | 41% |
| Choline C | 62.3 mg | 11% |
| Calcium C | 9 mg | 0.7% |
| Iron C | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium C | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 149 mg | 12% |
| Potassium C | 342 mg | 7% |
| Zinc C | 2.5 mg | 22% |
| Copper C | 0.071 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 20.7 µg | 38% |
% 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 23%
- Carbohydrates 2%
- Fat 75%
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
- Protein18.5 gabove the median for sausages (median 17.8 g)
- Sugars1.1 gin the top quarter of sausages (median 0.76 g)
- Saturated fat8.8 gbelow the median for sausages (median 9.1 g)
- Sodium814 mgbelow the median for sausages (median 856 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water49.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 11.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 5.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 4.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.024 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.02 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.32 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 5.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 2.8 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 10.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.56 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.33 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.025 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 | 49.9 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 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, Italian, sweet, links | 149 | 16.1 g | 2.1 g | 8.4 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 |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork sausage | 325 | 18.5 g | 1.4 g | 27.2 g |
| Italian sausage | 317 | 18.2 g | 2.2 g | 26.2 g |
| Beef, sandwich steak | 326 | 18.3 g | 0 g | 27.6 g |
| Pickled sausage | 314 | 18.1 g | 2.1 g | 26 g |
| Chorizo | 341 | 19.3 g | 2.6 g | 28.1 g |
| Pork and beef sausage | 333 | 15.9 g | 2.4 g | 28 g |
| Venison sausage | 312 | 20.2 g | 0 g | 25.1 g |
| Mortadella, beef, pork | 311 | 16.4 g | 3.1 g | 25.4 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 325 kcal. 1 slice (15 g): about 49 kcal. 1 cocktail or miniature link (10 g): about 33 kcal. 1 cubic inch (18 g): about 59 kcal.
Is sausage high in protein?
Sausage contains 18.5 g of protein per 100 g (37% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.8 g in 1 slice (15 g). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sausages, that is above the median (median 17.8 g).
How many carbs are in sausage?
Sausage has 1.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 1.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in sausage?
Sausage contains 27.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.8 g is saturated (44% 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 (41% DV), Niacin (B3) (38% DV), selenium (38% DV), zinc (22% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in sausage?
100 g contains 814 mg of sodium, 35% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does sausage have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, sausage, NFS has 325 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: 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 2706190. 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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