Sausage

Sausage

Sausage is a popular meat product made from various types of ground meat such as pork, beef, or turkey. The nutritional value of sausage varies greatly from one type to another, as does the calorie count. For the most part, however, sausage is a good source of protein, though the nutrition facts will show that it is often high in calories and fat. Refer to the nutrition label for your favorite type of sausage or the calorie chart below to determine its calories and nutritional information.

Chicken Sausage

Beef Sausage, smoked

Pork Sausage, cooked

Beef Sausage, cooked

Italian Sausage, cooked

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Pork Sausage

link (23.0g)

90 cal

Chorizo

piece (60.0g)

273 cal

Chicken Sausage

piece (84.0g)

181 cal

Beef Sausage, smoked

whole (43.0g)

134 cal

Turkey Sausage

piece (57.0g)

88 cal

Liver Pate

spread (20.0g)

64 cal

Pork Sausage, cooked

piece (48.0g)

163 cal

Beef Sausage, cooked

piece (43.0g)

143 cal

Pork Bratwurst

piece (85.0g)

283 cal

Italian Sausage, cooked

piece, medium (67.0g)

230 cal

Frankfurter

piece (76.0g)

204 cal

Turkey Sausage, cooked

serving (57.0g)

112 cal

Chicken Liver Pate

tbsp. (13.0g)

26 cal

Italian Sausage, raw

piece, medium (113.0g)

328 cal

Polish Sausage

piece (227.0g)

740 cal

Chicken Frankfurter

piece (45.0g)

100 cal

Bockwurst

piece (91.0g)

274 cal

Kielbasa, smoked

serving (56.0g)

127 cal

Link Sausage

whole (493.0g)

1578 cal

Kielbasa, raw

piece (75.0g)

226 cal

Meatless Sausage

piece (25.0g)

64 cal

Liverwurst Spread

spread (20.0g)

61 cal

Polish Sausage from Beef & Pork, smoked

piece (76.0g)

229 cal

Beef & Pork Frankfurter

piece (45.0g)

128 cal

Blood Sausage

slice (25.0g)

95 cal

Knackwurst

piece (72.0g)

221 cal

Berliner Sausage

slice (23.0g)

53 cal

Pate De Foie Gras, Goose Liver Pate

tbsp. (13.0g)

60 cal

Luncheon Sausage

slice (23.0g)

60 cal

Truffle Pate

serving (56.0g)

183 cal

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Beef & Pork Frankfurter

published within the category "Sausage"

Beef Sausage, cooked

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Beef Sausage, smoked

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Berliner Sausage

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Blood Sausage

published within the category "Sausage"

Bockwurst

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Cheesefurter

published within the category "Sausage"

Chicken & Beef Sausage

published within the category "Sausage"

Chicken Bratwurst

published within the category "Sausage"

Chicken Frankfurter

published within the category "Sausage"

Chicken Liver Pate

published within the category "Sausage"

Chicken Sausage

published within the category "Sausage"

Chorizo

published within the category "Sausage"

Frankfurter

published within the category "Sausage"

Headcheese

published within the category "Sausage"

Honey Roll Sausage

published within the category "Sausage"

Italian Sausage, cooked

published within the category "Sausage"

Italian Sausage, raw

published within the category "Sausage"

Kielbasa, raw

published within the category "Sausage"

Kielbasa, smoked

published within the category "Sausage"

Knackwurst

published within the category "Sausage"

Link Sausage

published within the category "Sausage"

Liver Cheese

published within the category "Sausage"

Liver Pate

published within the category "Sausage"

Liver Sausage

published within the category "Sausage"

Liverwurst Spread

published within the category "Sausage"

Luncheon Sausage

published within the category "Sausage"

Meatless Sausage

published within the category "Sausage"

Pate De Foie Gras, Goose Liver Pate

published within the category "Sausage"

Polish Sausage

published within the category "Sausage"

Polish Sausage from Beef & Chicken

published within the category "Sausage"

Polish Sausage from Beef & Pork, smoked

published within the category "Sausage"

Pork & Beef Sausage, cooked

published within the category "Sausage"

Pork & Beef Swiss Wurst

published within the category "Sausage"

Pork Bratwurst

published within the category "Sausage"

Pork Sausage

published within the category "Sausage"

Pork Sausage, cooked

published within the category "Sausage"

Pork Sausage, raw

published within the category "Sausage"

Truffle Pate

published within the category "Sausage"

Turkey & Pork Sausage, cooked

published within the category "Sausage"

Turkey Frankfurter

published within the category "Sausage"

Turkey Sausage

published within the category "Sausage"

Turkey Sausage, cooked

published within the category "Sausage"

Turkey Sausage, smoked

published within the category "Sausage"

Veal Bratwurst

published within the category "Sausage"

Chicken Sausage

Beef Sausage, smoked

Pork Sausage, cooked

Beef Sausage, cooked

Italian Sausage, cooked

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Sausage does provide some nutritional value in the form of protein, but it is also fairly high in both fat and calories. Refer to the calorie counter for your favorite type of sausage to determine the calories and nutritional value.

Source of Protein

Most of the nutritional value for sausage comes from its protein content. In fact, sausage is considered a complete protein which means that it contains all nine essential amino acids that your body needs. A 3-ounce portion of pork breakfast sausage contains about 13 grams of protein while a 3-ounce portion of turkey sausage contains about 15 grams of protein. The protein content of different types of sausage varies, as does the amount of carbohydrate and fats, so check the nutrition label.

Fat Content

While sausage is often a good source of protein, it can also be fairly high in saturated fat. Poultry sausages like chicken and turkey sausage tend to be lower in fat that beef and pork sausages. Chicken sausage is still considered a high-calorie food at between 140 and 180 calories per 85-gram link, but it has only 7 to 12 grams of fat per serving compared to nearly 15 grams for a similar-sized serving of pork sausage. It is important to note that much of the fat in sausage is saturated, so this food is best consumed in moderation.

For the most part, sausage is not considered a healthy food but you can still enjoy it in moderation as part of a healthy diet. Refer to the calorie calculator for your favorite type of sausage to determine the calories and nutritional value.

High Sodium Content

In many cases, prepared sausages are very high in sodium which can mean bad things for your health. Too much sodium in the diet can lead to high blood pressure (hypertension) and an increased risk for heart disease. A diet that is too rich in sodium may also lead to certain kidney problems and calcium depletion which may lead to bone loss and osteoporosis. The recommended daily intake of sodium for healthy adults is between 1,500 and 2,300mg, so keep an eye on the nutrition label when you enjoy sausage.

Potential for Weight Gain

Many types of sausage represent the dangerous combination of being high in both calories and fat. While some sausages are also a great source of protein, the fact that they are high in saturated fats makes them still fairly unhealthy. The key to healthy weight loss is to burn more calories than you ingest each day, so regularly consuming high-calorie foods like sausage may increase your daily calorie intake causing you to gain rather than lose weight.