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Summer sausage
Calories & nutrition facts
deli-meat
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 246 kcal —
- Protein 16 g 31%
- Carbohydrate 4.2 g 2%
- Fat 18 g 23%
- Saturated fat 6.7 g 34%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0.8 g —
- Sodium 1253 mg 54%
- Cholesterol 72.8 mg 24%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.25 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.22 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 1.3 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.42 mg 35%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.21 mg 16%
- Niacin (B3) 4.7 mg 29%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.2 mg 24%
- Vitamin B6 0.18 mg 10%
- Folate (B9) 2 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0.52 µg 22%
- Choline 78.9 mg 14%
Minerals
- Calcium 20 mg 2%
- Iron 0.83 mg 5%
- Magnesium 16 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 174 mg 14%
- Potassium 305 mg 6%
- Zinc 1.2 mg 11%
- Copper 0.08 mg 8%
- Manganese 0.44 mg 19%
- Selenium 21.4 µg 39%
Similar foods
- Thuringer cervelat summer sausagebeef, pork362 kcal / 100 g
- Luncheon meat sausage306 kcal / 100 g
- Pepperonideli-meat269 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey salamideli-meat, cooked172 kcal / 100 g
- Sausageincl liver products, av343 kcal / 100 g
- Salami sausage455 kcal / 100 g
- Dry sausage418 kcal / 100 g
- Beef salamideli-meat, cooked250 kcal / 100 g
- Italian pork salamideli-meat425 kcal / 100 g
- Saveloy salami sausage375 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Summer sausage
What is summer sausage, and why is it called that?
It is a seasoned, cured sausage, often made from beef and pork, that is fermented or smoked for a tangy flavour. The name reflects that it was traditionally made to keep without refrigeration, though modern products may need refrigerating.
Do you need to cook summer sausage before eating it?
Usually not: summer sausage is sold ready to eat, so you can slice it straight from the pack. Check the packaging for preparation instructions, particularly if it is labelled as needing cooking.
How do you serve summer sausage on a cheeseboard?
Slice it thinly and serve with firm cheeses, crackers or crusty bread, plus pickles or mustard to balance its savoury, tangy flavour. Take it out of the fridge shortly before serving so its flavour comes through.
How should you store summer sausage after opening it?
Wrap the cut end tightly or put the sausage in an airtight container, then refrigerate it. Follow the pack’s guidance on how long to keep it once opened.
Can you freeze summer sausage?
Yes. Wrap it tightly or seal it in a freezer bag to limit freezer burn; freezing may make the texture a little softer after thawing. Defrost it in the fridge and use it promptly.
What is the difference between summer sausage and salami?
Both are cured sausages, but summer sausage is often tangier and softer, while salami is commonly drier and more strongly seasoned. Salami sausage has 455 kcal and 44 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 246 kcal and 18 g in summer sausage.
Is summer sausage high in salt?
Yes. It contains 1253 mg of sodium per 100 g, so a few thin slices can add noticeable salt to a meal.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 7162 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
