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Pork sausage
Calories & nutrition facts
link/patty, unprepared
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 288 kcal —
- Protein 15 g 31%
- Carbohydrate 0.9 g 0%
- Fat 25 g 32%
- Saturated fat 7.6 g 38%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0.9 g —
- Sodium 739 mg 32%
- Cholesterol 70 mg 23%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 27 µg 3%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 1.4 µg 7%
- Vitamin E 0.99 mg 7%
- Vitamin K 0.3 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.22 mg 19%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.15 mg 11%
- Niacin (B3) 5.4 mg 34%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.69 mg 14%
- Vitamin B6 0.17 mg 10%
- Folate (B9) 2 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0.92 µg 38%
- Choline 52.5 mg 10%
Minerals
- Calcium 8 mg 1%
- Iron 1 mg 6%
- Magnesium 15 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 133 mg 11%
- Potassium 307 mg 7%
- Zinc 2 mg 18%
- Copper 0.06 mg 6%
- Manganese 0.02 mg 1%
- Selenium 17.8 µg 32%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 288 | 15 g | 0.9 g | 25 g |
| 1 × link | 25 g | 72 | 3.8 g | 0.2 g | 6.2 g |
| 2 × link | 50 g | 144 | 7.7 g | 0.5 g | 12 g |
| ½ × link | 12.5 g | 36 | 1.9 g | 0.1 g | 3.1 g |
| 3 × link | 75 g | 216 | 12 g | 0.7 g | 19 g |
| 4 × link | 100 g | 288 | 15 g | 0.9 g | 25 g |
Similar foods
- Braadworst pork sausageraw226 kcal / 100 g
- Honey garlic pork sausageraw260 kcal / 100 g
- Pork sausage meatraw268 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey and pork sausagefresh, bulk, patty or link, cooked307 kcal / 100 g
- Danish pork sausageraw225 kcal / 100 g
- Pork breakfast sausagelinks or rounds, raw275 kcal / 100 g
- Swine sausagefresh, raw304 kcal / 100 g
- Pork Italian sausageraw263 kcal / 100 g
- Sausagefresh, raw210 kcal / 100 g
- Mild pork Italian sausageraw290 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Pork sausage
How do you cook pork sausages in a frying pan?
Put them in a cool or lightly oiled pan over a medium heat and turn them regularly for about 12–15 minutes, until browned all over. Avoid a high heat, which can split the skins before the centres are cooked.
How can you tell when pork sausages are cooked through?
Cut into the thickest sausage or use a food thermometer: the centre should reach 75 °C, with no raw-looking meat. If you’re cooking them in a casserole, brown them first, then make sure they heat through in the sauce.
How long can you keep fresh pork sausages in the fridge?
Keep raw sausages chilled and use them within 1–2 days; freeze them if you won’t cook them by then. Once cooked, cool them promptly, refrigerate in a covered container and eat within 2 days.
What goes well with pork sausages?
Serve them with mashed potato, onion gravy and peas, or pair them with roasted roots, mustard or a sharp apple sauce. They’re also a classic filling for toad in the hole.
Can you use pork sausage meat instead of pork sausages?
Yes. Sausage meat has no casing, so you can shape it into patties or meatballs, or use it as stuffing; cook it through just as you would sausage filling.
What is the difference between pork sausages and pork breakfast sausages?
Pork breakfast sausages are usually seasoned and shaped for a breakfast plate, while plain pork sausages are a broader style with many seasonings and uses. The names don’t guarantee a particular recipe, so check the ingredients if you’re choosing for a specific flavour.
How much energy is in one pork sausage?
A typical link weighs about 25 g and contains 72 kcal. Links vary in size, so a larger one will contain more.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172934 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
