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Italian sausage calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of italian sausage contains 324 calories, with 18.4 g of protein, 1.9 g of carbohydrate and 26.4 g of fat. It provides 1.4 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 23% Carbs 2% Fat 75%
How italian sausage compares
Per 100 g, against the closest meat & poultry in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian sausage | 324 kcal | 18.4 g | 1.9 g | 26.4 g |
| Pork sausage, pan-fried | 325 kcal | 18.5 g | 1.4 g | 27.3 g |
| Beef sausage, cooked | 332 kcal | 18.2 g | 0.4 g | 28 g |
| New Zealand frozen lamb rib | 317 kcal | 19.9 g | 0 g | 25.7 g |
| Duck with skin, roasted | 337 kcal | 19 g | 0 g | 28.4 g |
Nutrition facts for italian sausage
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 324 kcal |
| Protein | 18.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1.9 g |
| Fat | 26.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 9 g |
| Salt | 2 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in italian sausage
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Niacin (B3) | 6.3 mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.9 µg | 38% |
| Selenium | 17.5 µg | 32% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.35 mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 2.4 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.37 mg | 22% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 152 mg | 12% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common italian sausage servings
How many calories in a portion of italian sausage — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 link (87 g) | 282 kcal | 16 g | 2 g | 23 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 324 kcal | 18 g | 2 g | 26 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in italian sausage?
Italian sausage has 324 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in italian sausage?
Italian sausage contains 18.4 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in italian sausage?
Italian sausage contains 1.4 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is italian sausage low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Italian sausage has 1.9 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is italian sausage a good source of protein?
Italian sausage provides 18.4 g of protein per 100 g — about 23% of its calories come from protein.
Are these italian sausage calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #174586 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
