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Italian sausage (pork, cooked)
Meat & Poultry

Italian sausage (pork, cooked) nutrition facts

Per 1 link (4/lb) · 83 g

Calories
286
14%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    16g
    23% of calories
  • Carbs
    3.5g
    5% of calories
  • Fat
    23g
    72% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Keto-friendly

At a glance

One serving of Italian sausage (pork, cooked) (1 link (4/lb), 83 g) has 286 calories, with 16 g of protein, 3.5 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (72% of calories). It is high in protein (32% DV), thiamine (43% DV) and niacin (22% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 44% and 40% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
344cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
5.6g
Net carbs
3g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.1g
0.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein32%
  • Thiamine43%
  • Niacin22%
  • Vitamin B621%
  • Vitamin B1245%
  • Phosphorus20%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Riboflavin (B2)15%
  • Choline12%
  • Iron15%
  • Zinc18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium44%
  • Saturated fat40%

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 link (4/lb) (83 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A8 μg
1%
Vitamin C0.1 mg
0%
Vitamin D1 μg
6%
Vitamin E0.2 mg
1%
Vitamin K3 μg
2%
Thiamine1 mg
43%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
15%
Niacin3 mg
22%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
21%
Folate (B9)4 μg
1%
Vitamin B121 μg
45%
Choline65 mg
12%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium17 mg
2%
Iron1 mg
15%
Potassium252 mg
5%
Magnesium15 mg
4%
Phosphorus141 mg
20%
Zinc2 mg
18%
Copper0.1 mg
7%
Selenium18 μg
33%
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene0 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.5 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Methionine0.4 g—
Monounsaturated fats11 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol8 μg—
Serine1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.5 g—
Valine1 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 286 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 54min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 34min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 24min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 40min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Italian sausage (pork, cooked)?

One serving of Italian sausage (pork, cooked) (1 link (4/lb)) has 286 calories, which works out to 344 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Italian sausage (pork, cooked) high in protein?

It provides a solid 16 g of protein per serving (32% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 23% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Italian sausage (pork, cooked) keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 3 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 5% of calories.

How much sodium is in Italian sausage (pork, cooked)?

1002 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Italian sausage (pork, cooked)?

0.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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