Italian Sausage Nutrition Facts
How many calories are in Italian Sausage?
Italian Sausage has 304 calories per 100g.
Italian sausage is a seasoned pork sausage flavored with fennel, garlic, and sometimes red pepper flakes (hot variety). Essential in Italian-American cooking for pasta, pizza, and sandwiches. Fresh sausage that requires cooking.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving
Health Benefits
- ✓Good protein source
- ✓Rich in thiamin
- ✓Contains zinc
- ✓Flavorful cooking
- ✓Provides B12
Best For
Storage
Refrigerate raw 1-2 days. Cooked keeps 3-4 days. Freeze up to 2 months. Cook to 160°F internal.
Serving Sizes
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between sweet and hot Italian sausage?
Both contain fennel as the signature flavor. Sweet Italian sausage has no chili pepper, while hot Italian sausage includes red pepper flakes for heat. Both are equally popular.
Should you remove Italian sausage casing?
Natural casings are edible. For pasta sauce, crumble the meat and discard casing. For grilling or sandwiches, keep the casing intact for better texture.
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