Calories in Sausage, pork, turkey, and beef, reduced sodium

Generic food Meat

Sausage, pork, turkey, and beef, reduced sodium contains 284 kcal per 100 g. A 1 serving (56 g) provides about 159 kcal.

Roughly 85% of its calories come from fat, with 15% from protein and 0.2% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for sausages and luncheon meats on FoodFactly (265 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 70% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 36% of the Daily Value for zinc and 35% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).

The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.

284kcal per 100 g
10.7 gprotein
0.11 gcarbohydrates
26.8 gfat
159kcal in 1 serving (56 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 284 kcal
Total fat L 26.8 g 34%
Saturated fat C 10.7 g 54%
Trans fat C 0.72 g
Cholesterol C 70 mg 23%
Sodium C 679 mg 30%
Total carbohydrates C 0.11 g 0%
Dietary fiber C 0.1 g 0.4%
Total sugars C 0.02 g
Protein L 10.7 g 21%
Vitamin A C 6 µg0.7%
Vitamin C C 0.8 mg0.9%
Vitamin D ? 0.1 µg0.5%
Vitamin E C 0.22 mg1%
Vitamin K C 1.7 µg1%
Thiamin (B1) C 0.42 mg35%
Riboflavin (B2) C 0.4 mg31%
Niacin (B3) C 5.7 mg35%
Pantothenic acid (B5) C 0.55 mg11%
Vitamin B6 C 0.29 mg17%
Folate (B9) C 16 µg4%
Vitamin B12 C 1.7 µg70%
Choline C 60 mg11%
Calcium C 24 mg2%
Iron C 1.6 mg9%
Magnesium C 17 mg4%
Phosphorus C 147 mg12%
Potassium C 240 mg5%
Zinc C 4 mg36%
Copper C 0.069 mg8%
Manganese C 0.013 mg0.6%
Selenium C 18.4 µg33%
Fluoride C 5.1 µg

% 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: 15%Carbohydrates: 0.2%Fat: 85%284kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 15%
  • Carbohydrates 0.2%
  • Fat 85%

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 B1270%Zinc36%Niacin (B3)35%Thiamin (B1)35%Selenium33%Riboflavin (B2)31%Vitamin B617%Phosphorus12%Pantothenic acid (B5)11%Choline11%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein10.7 gin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 14.5 g)
  • Fiber0.1 gin the top quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 0 g)
  • Sugars0.02 gbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 0.2 g)
  • Fat26.8 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 21.9 g)
  • Saturated fat10.7 gin the top quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 7.4 g)
  • Sodium679 mgin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 962 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal3.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water60.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat C4.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat C1.5 g
Sugars and starch (7)
Starch C0 g
Sucrose C0 g
Glucose C0 g
Fructose C0 g
Lactose C0 g
Maltose C0.02 g
Galactose C0 g
Amino acids (19)
Tryptophan C0.12 g
Threonine C0.73 g
Isoleucine C0.8 g
Leucine C1.4 g
Lysine C1.6 g
Methionine C0.48 g
Cystine C0.19 g
Phenylalanine C0.71 g
Tyrosine C0.58 g
Valine C0.88 g
Arginine C1.2 g
Histidine C0.6 g
Alanine C1.1 g
Aspartic acid C1.7 g
Glutamic acid C2.8 g
Glycine C1.2 g
Proline C0.93 g
Serine C0.74 g
Hydroxyproline C0.003 g
Individual fatty acids (31)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C0.002 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C0.002 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C1.3 g
SFA 4:0 C0 g
SFA 6:0 C0 g
SFA 8:0 C0 g
SFA 10:0 C0.002 g
SFA 12:0 C0.016 g
SFA 14:0 C0.56 g
SFA 16:0 C6.5 g
SFA 18:0 C3.3 g
SFA 20:0 C0.019 g
MUFA 18:1 C3 g
PUFA 18:3 C0.053 g
PUFA 20:4 C0.087 g
SFA 22:0 C0.002 g
MUFA 14:1 C0.18 g
MUFA 16:1 C0.88 g
PUFA 18:4 C0.001 g
MUFA 20:1 C0.11 g
MUFA 22:1 C0.001 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C0.003 g
SFA 15:0 C0.084 g
SFA 17:0 C0.2 g
SFA 24:0 C0.001 g
MUFA 24:1 c C0 g
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c C0.007 g
MUFA 17:1 C0.18 g
PUFA 20:3 C0.007 g
MUFA 15:1 C0 g
PUFA 22:4 C0.006 g
Carotenoids (15)
Beta-carotene C0 µg
Lycopene C0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin C5 µg
Retinol C6 µg
Carotene, alpha C0 µg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C3 IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) C0.1 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta C0 µg
Tocopherol, beta C0 mg
Tocopherol, gamma C0.01 mg
Tocopherol, delta C0 mg
Tocotrienol, alpha C0 mg
Tocotrienol, beta C0 mg
Tocotrienol, gamma C0.01 mg
Tocotrienol, delta C0 mg
Sterols (1)
Phytosterols C0 mg
Other components (14)
Water C60.1 g
Alcohol C0 g
Caffeine C0 mg
Ash C2.5 g
Theobromine C0 mg
Energy C1,190 kJ
Vitamin A, IU C18 IU
Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) C0.8 µg
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) C0 µg
Folic acid C0 µg
Folate, food C16 µg
Betaine C7.1 mg
Vitamin E, added C0.12 mg
Vitamin B-12, added C0.02 µg

Other forms of Sausage

Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
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

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef 307 11.1 g 3.2 g 27.7 g
Knockwurst 307 11.1 g 3.2 g 27.7 g
Frankfurter, meat 290 10.3 g 4.2 g 25.8 g
Beef, bologna, reduced sodium 310 11.7 g 2 g 28.4 g
Frankfurter, low sodium 312 12 g 1.8 g 28.5 g
Hot dog, NFS 310 11.7 g 2.9 g 28 g
Hot dog, beef 310 11.7 g 2.9 g 28 g
Frankfurter, beef, unheated 315 11.7 g 3 g 28.1 g

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

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in sausage?

100 g of sausage has 284 kcal. 1 serving (56 g): about 159 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 241 kcal.

Is sausage high in protein?

Sausage contains 10.7 g of protein per 100 g (21% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in 1 serving (56 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sausages and luncheon meats, that is in the lowest quarter (median 14.5 g).

How many carbs are in sausage?

Sausage has 0.11 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.1 g of fiber and 0.02 g of sugars.

How much fat is in sausage?

Sausage contains 26.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 10.7 g is saturated (54% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does sausage contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (70% DV), zinc (36% DV), Niacin (B3) (35% DV), Thiamin (B1) (35% DV) and selenium (33% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in sausage?

100 g contains 679 mg of sodium, 30% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Does sausage have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?

No. Per 100 g, sausage, pork, turkey, and beef, reduced sodium has 284 kcal, while sausage, turkey and pork, fresh, bulk, patty or link, cooked has 307 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: 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 173883. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.

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

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