
Sweet Italian sausage (links) nutrition facts
Per 1 link 3 oz · 84 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein14g43% of calories
- Carbs1.8g6% of calories
- Fat7.1g51% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Sweet Italian sausage (links) (1 link 3 oz, 84 g) has 125 calories, with 14 g of protein, 1.8 g of carbohydrates and 7.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (51% of calories). It is high in protein (27% DV) and Vitamin B12 (36% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 21% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein27%
- Vitamin B1236%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine12%
- Vitamin B612%
- Iron12%
- Phosphorus12%
- Zinc12%
- Selenium16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium21%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 link 3 oz (84 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) | 3 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 36% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 5% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 163 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 87 mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 9 μg | 16% |
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.5 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.5 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.4 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.4 g | — |
| Proline | 0.4 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.4 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g | — |
| Valine | 0.4 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 125 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 24minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 15minCycling (moderate)
- 10minRunning (6 mph)
- 18minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Sweet Italian sausage (links)?
One serving of Sweet Italian sausage (links) (1 link 3 oz) has 125 calories, which works out to 149 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Sweet Italian sausage (links) high in protein?
Yes. It has 14 g of protein per serving, and 43% of its calories come from protein (11 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Sweet Italian sausage (links) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 2 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 6% of calories.
How much sodium is in Sweet Italian sausage (links)?
479 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Sweet Italian sausage (links)?
0 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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