Calories in Sausage, smoked link sausage, pork
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Sausage, smoked link sausage, pork contains 309 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 link, little, 2" long x 3/4" dia (16 g) provides about 49 kcal.
Roughly 83% of its calories come from fat, with 16% from protein and 1% 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 33% of the Daily Value for selenium, 28% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 20% of the Daily Value for copper.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, 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 | 309 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 28.2 g | 36% |
| Saturated fat C | 9.3 g | 47% |
| Trans fat C | 0.23 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 61 mg | 20% |
| Sodium M | 827 mg | 36% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.94 g | 0.3% |
| Dietary fiber M | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars M | 0.94 g | |
| Protein M | 12 g | 24% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D I | 1.1 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.21 mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 2.8 mg | 18% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.54 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.18 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.66 µg | 28% |
| Choline ? | 61.1 mg | 11% |
| Calcium M | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron M | 0.59 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium M | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus M | 157 mg | 13% |
| Potassium M | 483 mg | 10% |
| Zinc M | 1.3 mg | 12% |
| Copper M | 0.18 mg | 20% |
| Manganese M | 0.011 mg | 0.5% |
| Selenium M | 18.3 µg | 33% |
% 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 16%
- Carbohydrates 1%
- Fat 83%
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
- Protein12 gin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 14.5 g)
- Sugars0.94 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 0.2 g)
- Fat28.2 gin the top quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 21.9 g)
- Saturated fat9.3 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 7.4 g)
- Sodium827 mgbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 962 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water56.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 11.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.6 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0.24 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0.7 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.22 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.93 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.95 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.7 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.7 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.6 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.25 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.85 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.7 g |
| Valine ? | 1.1 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.5 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.7 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.4 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 2 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 3.3 g |
| Glycine ? | 1.6 g |
| Proline ? | 1.1 g |
| Serine ? | 0.92 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.21 g |
Individual fatty acids (38)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.17 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 3.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.34 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 5.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 3 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.046 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 10.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.064 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.57 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.19 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.079 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.16 g |
| TFA 18:2 t,t M | 0.073 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 10.3 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 3.2 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.16 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.073 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 43 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (14)
| Water M | 56.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 3.1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,295 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 13.7 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 1 µg |
| Betaine M | 1.8 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swisswurst, pork and beef, with swiss cheese, smoked Cooked | 307 | 12.7 g | 1.6 g | 27.4 g |
| Frankfurter, beef, heated Cooked | 322 | 11.7 g | 2.7 g | 29.4 g |
| Beef, New Zealand, imported, sweetbread, cooked, boiled Cooked | 318 | 12.5 g | 0 g | 29.8 g |
| Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked Cooked | 297 | 12.2 g | 2 g | 26.3 g |
| Bratwurst, pork, cooked Cooked | 333 | 13.7 g | 2.9 g | 29.2 g |
| Kielbasa, fully cooked, unheated Cooked | 325 | 10.8 g | 3.7 g | 29.6 g |
| Kielbasa, fully cooked, pan-fried Cooked | 333 | 12.4 g | 4.8 g | 29.4 g |
| Kielbasa, fully cooked, grilled Cooked | 337 | 12.5 g | 5 g | 29.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked sausage?
100 g of cooked sausage has 309 kcal. 1 link, little, 2" long x 3/4" dia (16 g): about 49 kcal. 1 link, 4" long x 1-1/8" dia (68 g): about 210 kcal.
Is cooked sausage high in protein?
Cooked sausage contains 12 g of protein per 100 g (24% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.9 g in 1 link, little, 2" long x 3/4" dia (16 g). About 16% 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 sausage?
Cooked sausage has 0.94 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.94 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked sausage?
Cooked sausage contains 28.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9.3 g is saturated (47% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked sausage contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (33% DV), Vitamin B12 (28% DV), copper (20% DV), Thiamin (B1) (18% DV) and Niacin (B3) (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked sausage?
100 g contains 827 mg of sodium, 36% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does sausage have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, sausage, smoked link sausage, pork has 309 kcal, while sausage, Italian, pork, mild, raw has 290 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 174584. 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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