Proteins
Italian Sausage Nutrition Facts
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
Calories304
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
25.8g40%
Saturated Fat
9.4g47%
Trans Fat
0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3.0g
Monounsaturated Fat
11.5g
Cholesterol
72mg24%
Sodium
863mg38%
Total Carbohydrate
1.8g1%
Dietary Fiber
-0%
Total Sugars
0.3g
Protein
16.0g32%
Vitamin A
-0%
Vitamin C
0.5mg1%
Vitamin D
0.8mcg4%
Vitamin E
0.3mg2%
Vitamin K
0.2mcg0%
Vitamin B6
0.3mg21%
Vitamin B12
1.0mcg42%
Folate
2mcg1%
Calcium
14mg1%
Iron
1.5mg8%
Potassium
280mg6%
Magnesium
16mg4%
Zinc
2.2mg20%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health Benefits
- ✓Good protein source
- ✓Rich in thiamin
- ✓Contains zinc
- ✓Flavorful cooking
- ✓Provides B12
Best For
Pasta dishesPizza toppingSandwichesItalian-American cooking
Storage
Refrigerate raw 1-2 days. Cooked keeps 3-4 days. Freeze up to 2 months. Cook to 160°F internal.
Serving Sizes
1 link cooked252 cal
4 oz serving344 cal
100g304 cal
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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