Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild, raw: Nutrition Facts
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Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild, raw contains 174 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 link (28 g) provides about 49 kcal.
Roughly 55% of its calories come from fat, with 37% from protein and 7% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 53% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 28% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 23% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 174 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 10.4 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.8 g | 14% |
| Trans fat C | 0.13 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 76 mg | 25% |
| Sodium M | 714 mg | 31% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.2 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 15.9 g | 32% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D I | 0.4 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.19 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K M | 0.4 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.039 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 4.4 mg | 28% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.81 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.26 mg | 15% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 1.3 µg | 53% |
| Choline I | 33.9 mg | 6% |
| Calcium M | 55 mg | 4% |
| Iron M | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium M | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 174 mg | 14% |
| Potassium M | 258 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 2.5 mg | 23% |
| Copper M | 0.072 mg | 8% |
| Manganese M | 0.078 mg | 3% |
| Selenium M | 12.5 µg | 23% |
% 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 37%
- Carbohydrates 7%
- Fat 55%
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
- Protein15.9 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 14.5 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 0.2 g)
- Fat10.4 gin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 21.9 g)
- Saturated fat2.8 gin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 7.4 g)
- Sodium714 mgin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 962 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water67.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3 g |
Amino acids (1)
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.2 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.008 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.18 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 2.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.097 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.73 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 3.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.094 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.31 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.057 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.039 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.01 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.015 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.029 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.003 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.004 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.1 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.019 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.31 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 3.1 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 2.6 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.039 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.016 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.016 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.11 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.019 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.014 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.018 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 17 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0.4 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (14)
| Water M | 67.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 2.7 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 728 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 36.6 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid I | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 6 µg |
| Betaine I | 3 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
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: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA Foundation |
|---|---|
| Calories | 169 kcal |
| Protein | 16.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.93 g |
| Fat | 10.4 g |
| Fiber | n/a |
| Sugars | n/a |
| Sodium | 599 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, fresh, variety meats and by-products, stomach, raw Raw | 159 | 16.9 g | 0 g | 10.1 g |
| Pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean and fat,with added solution, raw Raw | 169 | 17.2 g | 0.16 g | 11.1 g |
| Lamb, variety meats and by-products, pancreas, raw Raw | 152 | 14.8 g | 0 g | 9.8 g |
| Pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 186 | 17.4 g | 0 g | 12.4 g |
| HORMEL ALWAYS TENDER, Center Cut Chops, Fresh Pork Raw | 167 | 18.7 g | 0.84 g | 9.6 g |
| Veal, variety meats and by-products, pancreas, raw Raw | 182 | 15 g | 0 g | 13.1 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, hind-shank, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 186 | 18.4 g | 0.73 g | 12.1 g |
| Beef, chuck, shoulder clod, top blade, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw Raw | 182 | 18.8 g | 0 g | 11.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw sausage?
100 g of raw sausage has 174 kcal. 1 link (28 g): about 49 kcal. 1 package (450 g): about 783 kcal.
Is raw sausage high in protein?
Raw sausage contains 15.9 g of protein per 100 g (32% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.5 g in 1 link (28 g). About 37% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sausages and luncheon meats, that is above the median (median 14.5 g).
How many carbs are in raw sausage?
Raw sausage has 3.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw sausage?
Raw sausage contains 10.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.8 g is saturated (14% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw sausage contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (53% DV), Niacin (B3) (28% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (23% DV), zinc (23% DV) and selenium (23% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw sausage?
100 g contains 714 mg of sodium, 31% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does sausage have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild, raw has 174 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 174600. 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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