⏱ 35 min totalTurkey Breakfast Sausage
Per 1 serving · 153 g · 6 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein30g53% of calories
- Carbs0.4g1% of calories
- Fat12g46% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Turkey Breakfast Sausage (153 g) has 225 calories, with 30 g of protein, 0.4 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (53% of calories). It is high in protein (60% DV), niacin (64% DV) and Vitamin B6 (66% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 21% and 35% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein60%
- Niacin64%
- Vitamin B666%
- Vitamin B1263%
- Pantothenic acid30%
- Iron22%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)18%
- Choline14%
- Copper17%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium21%
- Cholesterol35%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
⅓ lb Ground turkey
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Cayenne pepper
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper
³⁄₁₆ tsp Ground sage- 🥄³⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
⅛ tsp Ground ginger
Directions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the cayenne, black pepper, sage, salt, and ginger.
- 2
Place the ground turkey in a large bowl and sprinkle the spice mixture over it. Mix by hand until the seasonings are evenly distributed.
- 3
Lightly coat a large skillet with nonstick spray and warm over medium-high heat. Using a 1/4-cup scoop, portion the mixture into equal portions and flatten into patties about 1/2 inch thick.
- 4
Cook the patties in batches until well browned, 3–4 minutes per side, adjusting heat as needed. Continue cooking until the centers reach 165°F.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (153 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 32 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2 μg | 2% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Niacin | 10 mg | 64% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 66% |
| Folate (B9) | 11 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 μg | 63% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 30% |
| Choline | 77 mg | 14% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 32 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 365 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 36 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 303 mg | 43% |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 33 μg | 60% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 21 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.2 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 30 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 3 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 225 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 43minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 27minCycling (moderate)
- 19minRunning (6 mph)
- 32minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Turkey Breakfast Sausage?
One serving of Turkey Breakfast Sausage (1 serving) has 225 calories, which works out to 148 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Turkey Breakfast Sausage high in protein?
Yes. It has 30 g of protein per serving, and 53% of its calories come from protein (13 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Turkey Breakfast Sausage keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0.2 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 1% of calories.
How much sodium is in Turkey Breakfast Sausage?
475 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Turkey Breakfast Sausage?
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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