Calories in Bratwurst
Generic food Meat
Bratwurst contains 333 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cubic inch (15 g) provides about 50 kcal.
Roughly 80% of its calories come from fat, with 17% from protein and 3% 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 72% of the Daily Value for selenium, 38% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 30% 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 | 333 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 29.2 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat C | 10 g | 50% |
| Cholesterol C | 74 mg | 25% |
| Sodium C | 846 mg | 37% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.9 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 13.7 g | 27% |
| Vitamin A C | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 1.1 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.26 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.4 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.46 mg | 38% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.31 mg | 24% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.8 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.33 mg | 19% |
| Folate (B9) C | 3 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.73 µg | 30% |
| Choline C | 94 mg | 17% |
| Calcium C | 28 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.53 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 208 mg | 17% |
| Potassium C | 348 mg | 7% |
| Zinc C | 3.3 mg | 30% |
| Copper C | 0.1 mg | 12% |
| Selenium C | 39.7 µg | 72% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 3%
- Fat 80%
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
- Protein13.7 gbelow the median for sausages (median 17.8 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of sausages (median 0.76 g)
- Fat29.2 gin the top quarter of sausages (median 27.2 g)
- Saturated fat10 gabove the median for sausages (median 9.1 g)
- Sodium846 mgbelow the median for sausages (median 856 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water51.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 14.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.6 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 | 2.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.34 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 6.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 3.4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 13.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.099 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.87 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.27 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 2 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 51.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 3 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Bratwurst
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratwurst, pork, cooked Cooked | 333 | 13.7 g | 2.9 g | 29.2 g |
| Bratwurst, pork, beef, link | 323 | 14.3 g | 3 g | 27.8 g |
| Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked Cooked | 297 | 12.2 g | 2 g | 26.3 g |
| Bratwurst, chicken, cooked Cooked | 176 | 19.4 g | 0 g | 10.4 g |
| Bratwurst, pork, beef and turkey, lite, smoked Cooked | 186 | 14.5 g | 1.6 g | 13.5 g |
| Bratwurst, veal, cooked Cooked | 341 | 14 g | 0 g | 31.7 g |
| Bratwurst, with cheese | 334 | 14 g | 3.3 g | 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liver sausage, liverwurst, pork | 326 | 14.1 g | 2.2 g | 28.5 g |
| Polish sausage, pork | 326 | 14.1 g | 1.6 g | 28.7 g |
| Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork | 327 | 14.5 g | 3.1 g | 28.5 g |
| Liverwurst | 327 | 14.5 g | 3.1 g | 28.5 g |
| Beef sausage | 341 | 13.3 g | 3.4 g | 28.7 g |
| Pork, roll | 329 | 13.1 g | 4.5 g | 28.4 g |
| Oscar Mayer, Braunschweiger Liver Sausage (sliced) | 331 | 14.3 g | 2.6 g | 29.4 g |
| Oscar Mayer, Smokies Sausage Little Cheese (pork, turkey) | 315 | 13.5 g | 1.7 g | 28.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in bratwurst?
100 g of bratwurst has 333 kcal. 1 cubic inch (15 g): about 50 kcal. 1 bun-size or griller link (75 g): about 250 kcal.
Is bratwurst high in protein?
Bratwurst contains 13.7 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.1 g in 1 cubic inch (15 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sausages, that is below the median (median 17.8 g).
How many carbs are in bratwurst?
Bratwurst has 2.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in bratwurst?
Bratwurst contains 29.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 10 g is saturated (50% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does bratwurst contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (72% DV), Thiamin (B1) (38% DV), Vitamin B12 (30% DV), Niacin (B3) (30% DV) and zinc (30% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in bratwurst?
100 g contains 846 mg of sodium, 37% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does bratwurst have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, bratwurst has 333 kcal, while bratwurst, pork, cooked has 333 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 2706174. 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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