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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Sweet Italian Sausage"
| Food Name: Sweet Italian Sausage | |
| Food Group: Meats | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 149 | Total Fat (g): 8 |
| Protein (g): 16 | Carbohydrates (g): 2 |
| Net Carbs (g): 2 | Water (g): 72 |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 3 | Cholesterol (mg): 30 |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 3629 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 493 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 95 | Omega-6 (mg): 376 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 2 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 2 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 4 | Food Folate (mcg): 4 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 4 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 25 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 12 | Phosphorus (mg): 103 |
| Potassium (mg): 194 | Sodium (mg): 570 |
| Zinc (mg): 2 | Selenium (mcg): 11 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 111 | Threonine (mg): 417 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 438 | Leucine (mg): 760 |
| Lysine (mg): 802 | Methionine (mg): 242 |
| Cystine (mg): 109 | Phenylalanine (mg): 377 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 329 | Valine (mg): 489 |
| Arginine (mg): 576 | Histidine (mg): 333 |
| Alanine (mg): 544 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 851 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 1470 | Glycine (mg): 482 |
| Proline (mg): 449 | Serine (mg): 382 |
| Other Compounds | |
| PRAL Score: 7 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Sweet Italian Sausage
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Sweet Italian Sausage'?
100 grams of 'Sweet Italian Sausage' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 16g (around 32% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 2g (around 1% of daily requirement),
Fat – 8g (around 10% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Protein while lower in Carbohydrates, making it more suitable for diets that are high-protein and also suitable for those requiring low Carbohydrates intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Sweet Italian Sausage'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Sweet Italian Sausage' provides around 149 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 7% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Sweet Italian Sausage' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Sweet Italian Sausage' is mainly a source of protein. It contains 16g protein, 2g carbs, and 8g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on protein.
Does 'Sweet Italian Sausage' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
It is also an average source of:
Zinc (mg): 2 mg (18% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 11 mcg (20% DV),
Sodium (mg): 570 mg (25% DV).
'Sweet Italian Sausage' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 25 mg (2% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 194 mg (4% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 12 mg (3% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 103 mg (8% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Sweet Italian Sausage in significant amounts?
'Sweet Italian Sausage' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin B12 (mcg): 1 mcg (42% DV).
'Sweet Italian Sausage' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (IU): 2 IU (0% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 2 mg (13% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 4 mcg (1% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 4 mcg (1% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 4 mcg (1% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Sweet Italian Sausage' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
It also contains moderate levels of:
Sodium (mg): 570 mg (25% of max recommended).