⏱ 25 min totalSautéed Italian Sausage with Peppers
Per 1 serving · 215 g · 6 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein18g14% of calories
- Carbs8.3g7% of calories
- Fat43g79% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Sautéed Italian Sausage with Peppers (215 g) has 490 calories, with 18 g of protein, 8.3 g of carbohydrates and 43 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (79% of calories). It is high in protein (35% DV), Vitamin C (133% DV) and thiamine (57% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 36%, 69% and 29% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein35%
- Vitamin C133%
- Thiamine57%
- Riboflavin (B2)23%
- Niacin29%
- Vitamin B650%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A19%
- Vitamin E18%
- Folate (B9)13%
- Pantothenic acid19%
- Potassium11%
- Copper12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium36%
- Saturated fat69%
- Cholesterol29%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
4 oz Italian sausage
1 cup, sliced Red bell pepper
½ tsp Paprika
½ tsp Garlic powder
¼ tsp Black pepper
½ tbsp Olive oil
Directions
- 1
Slice the raw Italian sausage into 1/2-inch rounds. Add oil into a large skillet over medium heat to preheat.
- 2
Add the sliced sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and much of the fat has rendered, 5–7 minutes. If there is excessive fat, spoon off a bit.
- 3
Add the sliced red bell peppers and toss to coat in the drippings.
- 4
Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper; stir to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- 5
Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are tender and the sausage is cooked through with no pink remaining, 10–12 minutes.
- 6
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve hot.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (215 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 170 μg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 120 mg | 133% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 10 μg | 9% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 57% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 50% |
| Folate (B9) | 53 μg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 43% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 19% |
| Choline | 7 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 530 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 31 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 195 mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 29 μg | 52% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 25 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 1,770 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.5 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 21 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.5 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 490 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 93minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 59minCycling (moderate)
- 41minRunning (6 mph)
- 69minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Sautéed Italian Sausage with Peppers?
One serving of Sautéed Italian Sausage with Peppers (1 serving) has 490 calories, which works out to 228 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Sautéed Italian Sausage with Peppers high in protein?
It provides a solid 18 g of protein per serving (35% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 14% 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.
Are Sautéed Italian Sausage with Peppers keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 7% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Sautéed Italian Sausage with Peppers?
835 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Sautéed Italian Sausage with Peppers?
4 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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