Calories in Sausage, pork, chorizo, link or ground, cooked, pan-fried
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Sausage, pork, chorizo, link or ground, cooked, pan-fried contains 346 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 link, medium (80.4 g) provides about 278 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from fat, with 23% 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 50% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 47% of the Daily Value for selenium and 44% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
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: Foundation Foods.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 346 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 28.1 g | 36% |
| Saturated fat M | 9.5 g | 47% |
| Trans fat M | 0.12 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 107 mg | 36% |
| Sodium M | 983 mg | 43% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.6 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 19.3 g | 39% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 1.5 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K M | 6 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.37 mg | 30% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.42 mg | 32% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 7.1 mg | 44% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 1.2 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.55 mg | 33% |
| Folate (B9) M | 10 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 1.2 µg | 50% |
| Choline M | 97.1 mg | 18% |
| Calcium M | 37 mg | 3% |
| Iron M | 2.3 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium M | 30.1 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus M | 207 mg | 17% |
| Potassium M | 435 mg | 9% |
| Zinc M | 2.2 mg | 20% |
| Copper M | 0.13 mg | 14% |
| Manganese M | 0.19 mg | 8% |
| Selenium M | 25.9 µg | 47% |
% 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
- Protein19.3 gin the top quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 14.5 g)
- Fat28.1 gin the top quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 21.9 g)
- Saturated fat9.5 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 7.4 g)
- Sodium983 mgabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 962 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water46.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 11.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 4.7 g |
Individual fatty acids (55)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.005 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.18 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.02 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.022 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.35 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 5.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 3 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.055 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.13 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.011 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.02 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.012 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.072 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.002 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.004 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.089 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.022 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.029 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.18 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.57 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 10.8 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 4.1 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.062 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic M | 0.093 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-dienoic M | 0.022 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:2 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 11:0 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.025 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.034 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.031 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-9 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 c M | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 17:1 c M | 0.062 g |
| MUFA 20:1 c M | 0.25 g |
| MUFA 22:1 n-9 M | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 18:2 c M | 4.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 c M | 0.19 g |
| TFA 18:3 t M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 c M | 0.058 g |
| PUFA 20:4c M | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 20:5c M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 22:5 c M | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 22:6 c M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 20:2 c M | 0.18 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Retinol M | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 2.4 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 46.3 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 3.1 g |
| Ash M | 3.7 g |
| Energy C | 1,450 kJ |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 16.8 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Choline, free M | 42.7 mg |
| Choline, from phosphocholine M | 40.3 mg |
| Choline, from phosphotidyl choline M | 0.4 mg |
| Choline, from glycerophosphocholine M | 2.8 mg |
| Betaine M | 6.1 mg |
| Choline, from sphingomyelin M | 10.9 mg |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork sausage, link/patty, cooked, pan-fried Cooked | 325 | 18.5 g | 1.4 g | 27.3 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, loin chop, separable lean and fat, cooked, fast fried Cooked | 332 | 21.5 g | 0.41 g | 27.1 g |
| Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled Cooked | 338 | 21.6 g | 0 g | 27.2 g |
| Lamb, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted Cooked | 359 | 21.1 g | 0 g | 29.8 g |
| Lamb, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked, roasted Cooked | 341 | 21.8 g | 0 g | 27.5 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, frozen, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, cooked, roasted Cooked | 317 | 19.9 g | 0 g | 25.7 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, country-style ribs, separable lean and fat, bone-in, cooked, roasted Cooked | 359 | 21.8 g | 0 g | 29.5 g |
| Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked, broiled Cooked | 352 | 22.3 g | 0 g | 28.5 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 346 kcal. 1 link, medium (80.4 g): about 278 kcal. 1 cup, ground (185 g): about 640 kcal. 1 link, long (186 g): about 644 kcal.
Is cooked sausage high in protein?
Cooked sausage contains 19.3 g of protein per 100 g (39% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15.5 g in 1 link, medium (80.4 g). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sausages and luncheon meats, that is among the highest quarter (median 14.5 g).
How many carbs are in cooked sausage?
Cooked sausage has 2.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in cooked sausage?
Cooked sausage contains 28.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9.5 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 Vitamin B12 (50% DV), selenium (47% DV), Niacin (B3) (44% DV), Vitamin B6 (33% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (32% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked sausage?
100 g contains 983 mg of sodium, 43% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does sausage have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, sausage, pork, chorizo, link or ground, cooked, pan-fried has 346 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: Foundation Foods, record dated December 16, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record 746781. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated December 16, 2019. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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