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Sweet Italian sausage links
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 149 kcal —
- Protein 16 g 32%
- Carbohydrate 2.1 g 1%
- Fat 8.4 g 11%
- Saturated fat 3.3 g 16%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 570 mg 25%
- Cholesterol 30 mg 10%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0.2 mg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.17 mg 14%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.13 mg 10%
- Niacin (B3) 1.7 mg 11%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.28 mg 6%
- Vitamin B6 0.19 mg 11%
- Folate (B9) 4 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 1 µg 43%
Minerals
- Calcium 25 mg 2%
- Iron 1.2 mg 7%
- Magnesium 12 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 103 mg 8%
- Potassium 194 mg 4%
- Zinc 1.5 mg 14%
- Copper 0.04 mg 4%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Selenium 10.8 µg 20%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 149 | 16 g | 2.1 g | 8.4 g |
| 1 × link 3 oz | 84 g | 125 | 14 g | 1.8 g | 7.1 g |
| 2 × link 3 oz | 168 g | 250 | 27 g | 3.5 g | 14 g |
| ½ × link 3 oz | 42 g | 63 | 6.8 g | 0.9 g | 3.5 g |
| 3 × link 3 oz | 252 g | 375 | 41 g | 5.3 g | 21 g |
| 4 × link 3 oz | 336 g | 501 | 54 g | 7.1 g | 28 g |
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Questions about Sweet Italian sausage links
How do you cook sweet Italian sausage links in a pan?
Put them in a lightly oiled pan over medium heat and turn them regularly for about 12–16 minutes, until browned all over and cooked through. Check the thickest link with a food thermometer: the centre should reach 71 °C; avoid piercing the links while they cook, so they stay juicy.
Why is sweet Italian sausage called “sweet”?
“Sweet” usually means mild rather than hot: the sausage is commonly seasoned with fennel seed, garlic and herbs, without the chilli heat of hot Italian sausage. It may contain a little sugar, but the name refers mainly to its gentle flavour.
What dishes can you make with sweet Italian sausage links?
Brown the links and serve them with peppers and onions, or remove the casings and crumble the meat into tomato pasta sauce. It also works well in baked pasta, soups with beans and greens, and stuffed peppers.
What can you use instead of sweet Italian sausage?
Use mild pork sausage, adding crushed fennel seed and a little garlic to bring it closer to the Italian-style seasoning. For a meat-free version, use a plant-based sausage with fennel; cook it according to its pack instructions.
How should you store sweet Italian sausage links?
Keep raw links covered in the fridge and use them within 1–2 days; once cooked, refrigerate them promptly and eat within 3–4 days. Freeze raw or cooked links in an airtight pack, and thaw them in the fridge before reheating or cooking.
How much sweet Italian sausage is a typical portion?
A typical portion is one link weighing about 84 g. That provides 149 kcal and 16 g of protein.
Do you need to cook sweet Italian sausage before eating it?
Yes, unless the packaging specifically says it is ready to eat: fresh sausage links are raw. Cook them until the centre reaches 71 °C, including when you grill or bake them.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172952 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
