Pork Sausage
Seasoned minced pork in a casing; popular, but fatty and salty.
Nutrition per 100 g
Standardised to 100 g of pork sausage for fair comparison. Typical serving: 1 sausage (75 g) — 220 kcal per 75 g serving.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (75 g) | Per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 293 kcal | 220 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 14.7 g | 11 g | 5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4 g | 3 g | 1.4 g |
| Fat | 24 g | 18 g | 8.2 g |
| Fibre | 0.4 g | 0.3 g | 0.1 g |
Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of pork sausage, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (75 g) | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin | 0.23 mg | 0.17 mg | 18% |
| Niacin | 5.8 mg | 4.4 mg | 36% |
| Folate | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 µg | 0.75 µg | 42% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 12 mg | 9 mg | <1% |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 1.4 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 12 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 126 mg | 94.5 mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 211 mg | 158 mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 563 mg | 422 mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 1.9 mg | 1.4 mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 11.3 µg | 8.5 µg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.064 mg | 0.048 mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.032 mg | 0.024 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central — Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, raw
% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Why eat pork sausage?
- Widely liked and quick to cook.
- Provides B12 and zinc.
How to include it
- Grill rather than fry and serve with vegetables.
- Choose sausages with a high meat percentage.
Things to consider
- High in saturated fat and salt.
- Meat content varies a lot; check the percentage.
Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.
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