Turkey or chicken sausage: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Meat
Turkey or chicken sausage contains 193 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice (15 g) provides about 29 kcal.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from fat, with 41% from protein and 2% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in sausages on FoodFactly, where the median is 321 kcal per 100 g across 20 foods.
100 g provides 59% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 37% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 28% of the Daily Value for zinc.
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 | 193 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 12.2 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat C | 3 g | 15% |
| Cholesterol C | 92 mg | 31% |
| Sodium C | 705 mg | 31% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 1.1 g | 0.4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 19.6 g | 39% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.5 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.28 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.5 µg | 0.4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.055 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.35 mg | 27% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 5.9 mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.39 mg | 23% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.4 µg | 59% |
| Choline C | 70.1 mg | 13% |
| Calcium C | 38 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium C | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 209 mg | 17% |
| Potassium C | 365 mg | 8% |
| Zinc C | 3 mg | 28% |
| Copper C | 0.082 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 14.7 µg | 27% |
% 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 41%
- Carbohydrates 2%
- Fat 57%
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
- Protein19.6 gin the top quarter of sausages (median 17.8 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of sausages (median 0.76 g)
- Fat12.2 gin the lowest quarter of sausages (median 27.2 g)
- Saturated fat3 gin the lowest quarter of sausages (median 9.1 g)
- Sodium705 mgin the lowest quarter of sausages (median 856 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water64.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.7 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.008 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 3.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.095 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.77 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.22 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.28 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.054 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.015 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.011 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 64.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 7 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Turkey or chicken sausage
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey or chicken sausage, reduced sodium | 230 | 20 g | 13.3 g | 10.7 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, cured, ham, center slice, separable lean and fat, unheated | 203 | 20.2 g | 0.05 g | 12.9 g |
| Pork, cured, ham with natural juices, rump, bone-in, separable lean and fat, unheated | 200 | 19.7 g | 0.43 g | 13.3 g |
| Pork, pickled pork hocks | 171 | 19.1 g | 0 g | 10.5 g |
| Honey roll sausage, beef | 182 | 18.6 g | 2.2 g | 10.5 g |
| Lebanon bologna, beef | 172 | 19 g | 0.44 g | 10.4 g |
| Pork, cured, ham with natural juices, shank, bone-in, separable lean and fat, unheated | 191 | 22.4 g | 0.32 g | 11.1 g |
| Pork, cured, ham, shank, bone-in, separable lean and fat, unheated | 177 | 21.6 g | 0.41 g | 9.9 g |
| Salami, made from any type of meat, reduced fat | 172 | 19.2 g | 1.6 g | 9.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in turkey or chicken sausage?
100 g of turkey or chicken sausage has 193 kcal. 1 slice (15 g): about 29 kcal. 1 cocktail or miniature link (10 g): about 19 kcal. 1 cubic inch (18 g): about 35 kcal.
Is turkey or chicken sausage high in protein?
Turkey or chicken sausage contains 19.6 g of protein per 100 g (39% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.9 g in 1 slice (15 g). About 41% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sausages, that is among the highest quarter (median 17.8 g).
How many carbs are in turkey or chicken sausage?
Turkey or chicken sausage has 1.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in turkey or chicken sausage?
Turkey or chicken sausage contains 12.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3 g is saturated (15% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does turkey or chicken sausage contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (59% DV), Niacin (B3) (37% DV), zinc (28% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (27% DV) and selenium (27% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in turkey or chicken sausage?
100 g contains 705 mg of sodium, 31% 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 2706200. 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).
General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.