Calories in Italian sausage
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Italian sausage contains 317 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice (15 g) provides about 48 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from fat, with 23% 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 44% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 37% of the Daily Value for selenium and 36% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
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 | 317 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 26.2 g | 34% |
| Saturated fat C | 9.2 g | 46% |
| Cholesterol C | 80 mg | 27% |
| Sodium C | 766 mg | 33% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.2 g | 0.8% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 1.5 g | |
| Protein C | 18.2 g | 36% |
| Vitamin A C | 22 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 1 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.8 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.31 mg | 26% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.24 mg | 19% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 5.7 mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.34 mg | 20% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.1 µg | 44% |
| Choline C | 70.4 mg | 13% |
| Calcium C | 12 mg | 0.9% |
| Iron C | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium C | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 145 mg | 12% |
| Potassium C | 310 mg | 7% |
| Zinc C | 2.4 mg | 22% |
| Copper C | 0.074 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 20.2 µg | 37% |
% 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 3%
- Fat 74%
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
- Protein18.2 gabove the median for sausages (median 17.8 g)
- Sugars1.5 gin the top quarter of sausages (median 0.76 g)
- Fat26.2 gbelow the median for sausages (median 27.2 g)
- Saturated fat9.2 gabove the median for sausages (median 9.1 g)
- Sodium766 mgbelow the median for sausages (median 856 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water50.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 11.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.005 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 4.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.016 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.017 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.34 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 5.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 2.9 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 10.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.58 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.3 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.024 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 22 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 50.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickled sausage | 314 | 18.1 g | 2.1 g | 26 g |
| Sausage, NFS | 325 | 18.5 g | 1.4 g | 27.2 g |
| Pork sausage | 325 | 18.5 g | 1.4 g | 27.2 g |
| Beef, sandwich steak | 326 | 18.3 g | 0 g | 27.6 g |
| Mortadella | 311 | 16.4 g | 3.1 g | 25.4 g |
| Mortadella, beef, pork | 311 | 16.4 g | 3.1 g | 25.4 g |
| Chorizo | 341 | 19.3 g | 2.6 g | 28.1 g |
| Venison sausage | 312 | 20.2 g | 0 g | 25.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in italian sausage?
100 g of italian sausage has 317 kcal. 1 slice (15 g): about 48 kcal. 1 cocktail or miniature link (10 g): about 32 kcal. 1 cubic inch (15 g): about 48 kcal.
Is italian sausage high in protein?
Italian sausage contains 18.2 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.7 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 italian sausage?
Italian sausage has 2.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 1.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in italian sausage?
Italian sausage contains 26.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9.2 g is saturated (46% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does italian sausage contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (44% DV), selenium (37% DV), Niacin (B3) (36% DV), Thiamin (B1) (26% DV) and zinc (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in italian sausage?
100 g contains 766 mg of sodium, 33% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 2706189. 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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