Hot italian sausage

Packaged product Meat Kroger

Hot italian sausage contains 308 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 link, 78 g (78 g) provides about 240 kcal.

Roughly 68% of its calories come from fat, with 24% from protein and 8% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in meat on FoodFactly, where the median is 264 kcal per 100 g across 4,374 products.

100 g provides 13% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 10% of the Daily Value for iron.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

Hot italian sausage by Kroger, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
308kcal per 100 g
18 gprotein
6.4 gcarbohydrates
23.1 gfat
240kcal in serving, 1 link, 78 g (78 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 308 kcal
Total fat L 23.1 g 30%
Saturated fat L 7.7 g 38%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 83 mg 28%
Sodium L 974 mg 42%
Total carbohydrates L 6.4 g 2%
Dietary fiber L 1.3 g 5%
Total sugars L 2.6 g
Protein L 18 g 36%
Vitamin A L 115 µg13%
Vitamin C L 1.5 mg2%
Calcium L 26 mg2%
Iron L 1.9 mg10%
Potassium L 19 mg0.4%

% 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: 24%Carbohydrates: 8%Fat: 68%308kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 24%
  • Carbohydrates 8%
  • 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

Vitamin A13%Iron10%Calcium2%Vitamin C2%Potassium0.4%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein18 gin the top quarter of meat (median 14.3 g)
  • Fiber1.3 gin the top quarter of meat (median 0 g)
  • Sugars2.6 gin the top quarter of meat (median 0.7 g)
  • Fat23.1 gabove the median for meat (median 22 g)
  • Saturated fat7.7 gbelow the median for meat (median 8.2 g)
  • Sodium974 mgin the top quarter of meat (median 800 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal5.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Other components (1)
Vitamin A, IU L385 IU

Values by source

More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.

Per 100 g Open Food FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 308 kcal308 kcal
Protein 17.9 g18 g
Carbohydrates 6.4 g6.4 g
Fat 23.1 g23.1 g
Fiber 1.3 g1.3 g
Sugars 2.6 g2.6 g
Sodium 974 mg974 mg

Product details

Brand
Kroger
Barcode
0011110972637
Quantity
18 oz
Label serving
1 link (78 g)
Category
Sausages
Nutri-Score
E as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Pork, water, corn syrup, contains 2% or less of: sodium lactate, salt, potassium chloride, dextrose, spices, natural flavors (contains maltodextrin), oleoresin of paprika, oleoresin capsicum, sugar, corn oil (processing aid), calcium stearate (anti-caking), silicon dioxide (anti-caking).

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: SaltSugar

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 1870022. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 25, 2017. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0011110972637. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated June 22, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Hot italian sausage?

100 g of Hot italian sausage has 308 kcal. Serving, 1 link, 78 g (78 g): about 240 kcal.

Is Hot italian sausage high in protein?

Hot italian sausage contains 18 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 14 g in serving, 1 link, 78 g (78 g). About 24% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is among the highest quarter (median 14.3 g).

How many carbs are in Hot italian sausage?

Hot italian sausage has 6.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.3 g of fiber and 2.6 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Hot italian sausage?

Hot italian sausage contains 23.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7.7 g is saturated (38% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Hot italian sausage contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (13% DV) and iron (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Hot italian sausage?

100 g contains 974 mg of sodium, 42% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated June 22, 2025. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.