Calories in Italian Sausage: Per 100 g, Per Serving & Nutrition Facts
324 kcal (1,356 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 18/26/1.9 g
Serving (link, 87 g) — 282 kcal (1,179 kJ) · Nutri-Score E
Figures are for: Italian pork sausage, pan-fried
Per 100 g: sugar: low saturated fat: high salt: high fiber: low
Is Italian sausage healthy?
Not really. Italian sausage gets grade E on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm, the lowest of five — a sometimes food rather than an everyday one.
For
- Protein: 16 g per serving — 29% of the 56 g daily reference for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult.
Against
- Saturated fat: 7.8 g per serving — 39% of the 20 g daily reference intake.
- Salt: 1.7 g per serving — 34% of the 5 g a day the WHO sets as the maximum.
A typical serving (link, 87 g) has 282 kcal, 16 g protein, 23 g fat and 1.7 g carbs. Other weights in the table.
How we judge this, and the sources
The answer comes from the food's composition, not from opinion: its Nutri-Score grade on the open 2023 algorithm, a traffic light for sugar, salt, saturated fat and fiber per 100 g, and the share of daily reference amounts in a typical serving (for salt, sugar, fiber and vegetables, those of the WHO). It rates the food's nutrient profile; it is not medical advice. Formulas, thresholds and every source are on the methodology page; last checked against the sources on September 30, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
Italian sausage is pork sausage seasoned with fennel and garlic — about 26 g of fat per 100 g pan-fried.
How many calories in Italian sausage: per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: link, 87 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 324 kcal | 282 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 1,356 kJ | 1,179 kJ |
| Protein | 18 g | 16 g |
| Fat | 26 g | 23 g |
| incl. saturated | 9 g | 7.8 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 1.9 g | 1.7 g |
| incl. sugars | 1.4 g | 1.2 g |
| incl. fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 2 g | 1.7 g |
*Where the numbers come from
Values per 100 g come from a single record of an open food composition table: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 174586, “Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried” — the measured composition of this exact food, not an average across tables. Rounded. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included, as on a US Nutrition Facts label; salt is sodium × 2.5. Table licenses are on the data sources page.
protein 23%fat 75%carbs 2%
Vitamins and minerals in Italian sausage
Per 100 g, the standouts are niacin — 6.3 mg, 39% of the Daily Value; vitamin B12 — 0.9 mcg, 38% of the Daily Value; selenium — 18 mcg, 32% of the Daily Value.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: link, 87 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 1 mcg | 0.87 mcg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4 mcg | 3 mcg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.35 mg | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.26 mg | 0.23 mg | 18% |
| Niacin (B3) | 6.3 mg | 5.5 mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.37 mg | 0.32 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.9 mcg | 0.78 mcg | 33% |
| Potassium | 339 mg | 295 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 19 mg | 17 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 152 mg | 132 mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 2.4 mg | 2.1 mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 0.06 mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 18 mcg | 15 mcg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 70 mg | 23% |
*Where the vitamin numbers come from
Vitamins and minerals come from the USDA FoodData Central record “Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried” (FDC ID 174586, SR Legacy; public domain), checked October 14, 2026; the record was matched to this food by calories, protein and fat. % DV is per serving, against the FDA Daily Values used on Nutrition Facts labels (2,000-calorie diet). The table lists nutrients that reach at least 2% DV per 100 g; the rest are absent or trace. Varieties, seasons and brands differ, and cooking in water leaches some vitamin C and B vitamins.
Italian Sausage calories by weight, 50–300 g
150 g of Italian sausage has 486 calories and 200 g has 648. The table gives protein, fat and carbs for each weight; for any other amount, type your own into the calculator below.
| Weight | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 162 | 9.2 / 13 / 1 |
| 87 g — typical serving | 282 | 16 / 23 / 1.7 |
| 100 g | 324 | 18 / 26 / 1.9 |
| 150 g | 486 | 28 / 40 / 2.8 |
| 200 g | 648 | 37 / 53 / 3.8 |
| 250 g | 810 | 46 / 66 / 4.8 |
| 300 g | 972 | 55 / 79 / 5.7 |
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Italian Sausage: calories by type and cooking method
“Calories per 100 g” depends on which kind you mean — dry or cooked, oil in the pan, what it's served with. Every row comes from the same database the diary uses.
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken boiled sausage | 175 | 13 / 13 / 2.5 |
| Chicken grilling sausages | 220 | 15 / 17 / 2 |
| Milk boiled sausage | 250 | 12 / 22 / 1.5 |
| Boiled sausage | 257 | 12 / 22 / 1.5 |
| Chorizo sausage, raw | 296 | 14 / 25 / 3.8 |
| Lyubitelskaya boiled sausage | 301 | 12 / 28 / 0.5 |
| Italian pork sausage, pan-fried | 324 | 18 / 26 / 1.9 |
| Bratwurst, cooked | 333 | 14 / 29 / 2.9 |
How much movement is one serving?
A serving (link, 87 g) is 282 kcal — roughly 1 h 32 min of easy walking or 35 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Italian Sausage: swaps and alternatives
Italian sausage has a lot of saturated fat (9 g per 100 g) and a lot of salt (2 g per 100 g), but our database has no same-category swap that fixes this noticeably at the same calories and is a full grade better. The simplest move is a smaller serving. How we pick swaps.
What to pair Italian sausage with
A serving of Italian sausage has no fiber (the WHO suggests at least 25 g a day); that's easy to make up on the same plate:
- Broccoli, 150 g — +4.9 g fiber, 53 kcal.
Similar foods with a better grade than Italian sausage
Same food group, a better Nutri-Score grade. They fall short of a noticeable per-serving swap, but their profile is better. Figures are for 87 g, a typical serving of Italian sausage.
| Food | Grade | Kcal | Protein, g | Fiber, g | Sat. fat, g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Sausage | E | 282 | 16 | 0 | 7.8 |
| Fried Pork | D | 296 | 19 | 0 | 8.7 |
| Ground Pork | C | 258 | 22 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Chicken Nuggets | D | 258 | 13 | 0.9 | 3 |
Italian Sausage vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Corned Beef | 251 | 18 / 19 / 0.5 |
| Sirloin Steak | 257 | 27 / 16 / 0 |
| Hot Dog Sausages | 266 | 11 / 24 / 2 |
| Lamb | 268 | 22 / 20 / 0 |
| Beef Steak | 271 | 26 / 18 / 0 |
| Italian Sausage | 324 | 18 / 26 / 1.9 |
| Turkey Bacon | 368 | 30 / 26 / 4.2 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of Italian sausage?
100 g of Italian sausage has 324 calories, with 18 g protein, 26 g fat and 1.9 g carbohydrates.
How many calories are in a serving of Italian sausage?
A serving (link, 87 g) has 282 calories: 16 g protein, 23 g fat and 1.7 g carbs.
What are the macros of Italian sausage?
Per 100 g: 18 g protein, 1.9 g carbs and 26 g fat. By calories that's about 23% protein, 2% carbs and 75% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of Italian sausage?
About 1 h 32 min of easy walking or 35 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 282 calories in a serving (link, 87 g).
What vitamins and minerals are in Italian sausage?
Per 100 g, Italian sausage is richest in niacin (6.3 mg, 39% DV), vitamin B12 (0.9 mcg, 38% DV), selenium (18 mcg, 32% DV) — from USDA FoodData Central record 174586.
How much fiber is in Italian sausage?
None: dietary fiber comes from plant foods and mushrooms — vegetables, fruit, grains, beans and nuts.
How do the calories in Italian sausage change with the type and cooking method?
Per 100 g it ranges from 175 kcal (chicken boiled sausage) to 333 kcal (bratwurst, cooked); Italian pork sausage, pan-fried is in between, at 324 kcal.
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