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Kielbasa sausage
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 187 kcal —
- Protein 20 g 39%
- Carbohydrate 1.8 g 1%
- Fat 11 g 14%
- Saturated fat 3.9 g 20%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0.5 g —
- Sodium 1240 mg 54%
- Cholesterol 61.3 mg 20%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 8 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.15 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.42 mg 3%
- Vitamin K 0.3 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.43 mg 36%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.18 mg 14%
- Niacin (B3) 4.8 mg 30%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.59 mg 12%
- Vitamin B6 0.16 mg 9%
- Folate (B9) 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0.56 µg 23%
- Choline 38.3 mg 7%
Minerals
- Calcium 8 mg 1%
- Iron 0.66 mg 4%
- Magnesium 20 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 258 mg 21%
- Potassium 311 mg 7%
- Zinc 1.5 mg 13%
- Copper 0.07 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.04 mg 2%
- Selenium 22.5 µg 41%
Similar foods
- Turkey kielbasa sausagekolbassa154 kcal / 100 g
- Extra lean kielbasa sausagekolbassa129 kcal / 100 g
- Kielbasafully cooked, unheated325 kcal / 100 g
- Polish sausagepork326 kcal / 100 g
- Polish turkey and beef kielbasasmoked226 kcal / 100 g
- Sausagefresh, raw210 kcal / 100 g
- Calabrese sausage256 kcal / 100 g
- Salchicha
- Chicken sausage194 kcal / 100 g
- Chorizo sausagecooked301 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Kielbasa sausage
Does kielbasa need to be cooked before you eat it?
Smoked kielbasa is often already cooked, so you can eat it cold if the packaging says it is ready to eat; warm it until steaming for a hot meal. Fresh kielbasa must be cooked through, reaching 75 °C at the centre.
How do you cook kielbasa in a frying pan?
Slice it into rounds and fry over medium heat for about 5–8 minutes, turning until browned and hot throughout. If you are cooking it with vegetables, brown the sausage first, then add sliced onions, cabbage or potatoes.
How should you store kielbasa after opening the packet?
Keep it covered in the fridge and use it within 3–4 days; freeze it if you will not use it in that time. Thaw frozen kielbasa in the fridge, not on the worktop.
What goes well with kielbasa?
Kielbasa pairs well with sauerkraut, cabbage, potatoes, mustard and rye bread. For an easy meal, simmer sliced kielbasa with sauerkraut and a little water or stock until hot, or fry it with potatoes and onions.
What is kielbasa, and why is it also called Polish sausage?
Kiełbasa is the Polish word for sausage, and it refers to many kinds rather than one fixed recipe. The smoked, garlicky sausage commonly sold as kielbasa is one familiar style; ingredients and whether it is ready to eat vary.
Is turkey kielbasa leaner than kielbasa?
In the listed comparison, turkey kielbasa has 154 kcal and 6.92 g fat per 100 g, compared with 187 kcal and 11 g fat in kielbasa. Its protein is similar: 20 g versus 20 g per 100 g.
How much sodium is in kielbasa?
A 50 g portion contains 620 mg of sodium. Kielbasa is typically a salty processed sausage, so pairing it with unsalted potatoes, vegetables or grains can keep the rest of the meal less salty.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 7158 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
