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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Italian Sausage"
| Food Name: Italian Sausage | |
| Food Group: Meats | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 344 | Total Fat (g): 27 |
| Protein (g): 19 | Carbohydrates (g): 4 |
| Sugars (g): 2 | Net Carbs (g): 4 |
| Water (g): 47 | |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 10 | Cholesterol (mg): 57 |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 17108 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 3518 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 470 | Omega-6 (mg): 3037 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 10 | Vitamin D (mcg): 1 |
| Vitamin K (mcg): 3 | Thiamin/B1 (mg): 1 |
| Niacin/B3 (mg): 4 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 5 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 5 | Folate DFE (mcg): 5 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 21 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 18 | Phosphorus (mg): 170 |
| Potassium (mg): 304 | Sodium (mg): 743 |
| Zinc (mg): 2 | Selenium (mcg): 22 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 78 | Retinol (mcg): 10 |
| PRAL Score: 8 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Italian Sausage
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Italian Sausage'?
100 grams of 'Italian Sausage' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 19g (around 38% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 4g (around 1% of daily requirement),
Fat – 27g (around 35% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Fat while lower in Carbohydrates, making it more suitable for diets that are high-fat and also suitable for those requiring low Carbohydrates intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Italian Sausage'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Italian Sausage' provides around 344 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 17% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Italian Sausage' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Italian Sausage' is mainly a source of fat. It contains 19g protein, 4g carbs, and 27g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on fat.
Does 'Italian Sausage' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Italian Sausage' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Selenium (mcg): 22 mcg (40% DV),
Sodium (mg): 743 mg (32% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Zinc (mg): 2 mg (18% DV).
'Italian Sausage' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 21 mg (2% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 304 mg (6% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 18 mg (4% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 170 mg (14% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Italian Sausage in significant amounts?
'Italian Sausage' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Thiamin/B1 (mg): 1 mg (83% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 4 mg (25% DV),
Vitamin B12 (mcg): 1 mcg (42% DV).
'Italian Sausage' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 10 mcg (1% DV),
Vitamin D (mcg): 1 mcg (5% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 3 mcg (3% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 5 mcg (1% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 5 mcg (1% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 5 mcg (1% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Italian Sausage' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Italian Sausage' contains potentially high-risk amounts of the following nutrients per 100g:
Saturated Fat (g): 10 g (50% of max recommended).
It also contains moderate levels of:
Sodium (mg): 743 mg (32% of max recommended).