Calories in Liver sausage, liverwurst, pork
Generic food Meat
Liver sausage, liverwurst, pork contains 326 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice, 2-1/2" dia x 1/4" thick (18 g) provides about 59 kcal.
Roughly 80% of its calories come from fat, with 18% from protein and 3% 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 923% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A, 561% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 105% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 326 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 28.5 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat ? | 10.6 g | 53% |
| Cholesterol ? | 158 mg | 53% |
| Sodium ? | 860 mg | 37% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.2 g | 0.8% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 14.1 g | 28% |
| Vitamin A ? | 8,308 µg | 923% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.27 mg | 23% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 1 mg | 79% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 4.3 mg | 27% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 3 mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.19 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 30 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 13.5 µg | 561% |
| Calcium ? | 26 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 6.4 mg | 36% |
| Magnesium ? | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus ? | 230 mg | 18% |
| Potassium ? | 170 mg | 4% |
| Zinc ? | 2.3 mg | 21% |
| Copper ? | 0.24 mg | 27% |
| Manganese ? | 0.16 mg | 7% |
| Selenium M | 58 µg | 105% |
% 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 18%
- 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
- Protein14.1 gbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 14.5 g)
- Fat28.5 gin the top quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 21.9 g)
- Saturated fat10.6 gin the top quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 7.4 g)
- Sodium860 mgbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 962 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water52.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 13.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 2.6 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.15 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.67 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.65 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.1 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.2 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.29 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.15 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.62 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.36 g |
| Valine ? | 0.86 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.81 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.45 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.83 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.2 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.2 g |
| Glycine ? | 1.1 g |
| Proline ? | 0.85 g |
| Serine ? | 0.69 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 2.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.43 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 6.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 3.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 12.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol C | 8,308 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 52.1 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 3.1 g |
| Energy ? | 1,364 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 27,667 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 30 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Bratwurst | 333 | 13.7 g | 2.9 g | 29.2 g |
| Oscar Mayer, Smokies Sausage Little Cheese (pork, turkey) | 315 | 13.5 g | 1.7 g | 28.2 g |
| Bratwurst, with cheese | 334 | 14 g | 3.3 g | 29 g |
| Pork, cured, ham, patties, unheated | 315 | 12.8 g | 1.7 g | 28.2 g |
| Pork, roll | 329 | 13.1 g | 4.5 g | 28.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in liver sausage?
100 g of liver sausage has 326 kcal. 1 slice, 2-1/2" dia x 1/4" thick (18 g): about 59 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 92 kcal.
Is liver sausage high in protein?
Liver sausage contains 14.1 g of protein per 100 g (28% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.5 g in 1 slice, 2-1/2" dia x 1/4" thick (18 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sausages and luncheon meats, that is below the median (median 14.5 g).
How many carbs are in liver sausage?
Liver sausage has 2.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in liver sausage?
Liver sausage contains 28.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 10.6 g is saturated (53% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does liver sausage contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (923% DV), Vitamin B12 (561% DV), selenium (105% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (79% DV) and Pantothenic acid (B5) (59% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in liver sausage?
100 g contains 860 mg of sodium, 37% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 173870. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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