Pork Sausage Calories and Nutrition Facts
Pork Sausage has 346 calories per 100 g, with 19.3 g protein, 2.6 g carbs and 28.1 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Sausage, pork, chorizo, link or ground, cooked, pan-fried (FDC ID: 746781).
One standard serving of pork sausage (1 link, long (186 g)) contains 644 calories, 35.9g protein, 4.8g total carbs (4.8g net carbs), and 52.3g fat. Per 100 grams, it supplies 346 calories.
Energy density
3.46 kcal/g
medium
Protein / 100 kcal
5.6 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
2.6 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
29 g
≈ 1 oz
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 17.7g
- Sodium
- 1,828mg
Pork Sausage Portion & Serving Size Comparison
Compare calories, carbs, net carbs, and macros across common household measurements.
| Portion Size | Weight | Calories | Total Carbs | Net Carbs | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 link, medium (80 g) | 80.4 g | 278 kcal | 2.1 g | 2.1 g | 15.5 g | 22.6 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 346 kcal | 2.6 g | 2.6 g | 19.3 g | 28.1 g |
| 1 cup, ground (185 g) | 185 g | 640 kcal | 4.8 g | 4.8 g | 35.7 g | 52 g |
| 1 link, long (186 g) | 186 g | 644 kcal | 4.8 g | 4.8 g | 35.9 g | 52.3 g |
Sausage, pork, chorizo, link or ground, cooked, pan-fried nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for sausage, pork, chorizo, link or ground, cooked, pan-fried per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard) and per 1 link, long (186 g), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from fat, and it is high in protein (19.3 g per 100 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 link, long (186 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 346 kcal | 644 kcal | — |
| Protein | 19.3 g | 35.9 g | 39% |
| Carbohydrate | 2.6 g | 4.8 g | 1% |
| Fat | 28.1 g | 52.3 g | 36% |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 9.5 g | 17.7 g | 48% |
| Sodium | 983 mg | 1828 mg | 43% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
Pork Sausage calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 3.46 kcal per gram (medium energy density), medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 98 kcal | 5.5 g | 0.7 g | 8 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 346 kcal | 19.3 g | 2.6 g | 28.1 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 392 kcal | 21.9 g | 2.9 g | 31.9 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 785 kcal | 43.8 g | 5.9 g | 63.7 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 1569 kcal | 87.5 g | 11.8 g | 127.5 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 746781.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How pork sausage compares to other deli & sausages
Against the 6 deli & sausages in this database, pork sausage ranks 6th lowest in calories and 1st highest in protein. The category averages 264 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 31% above it. The lightest option in the category is ham, sliced, pre-packaged, deli meat (96%fat free, water added) at 106 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is sausage, pork, chorizo, link or ground, cooked, pan-fried at 19.3 g per 100 g.
| Deli & Sausages (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌭 Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild, raw | 169 kcal | 16.7 g | 1.69 |
| 🥩 Frankfurter, beef, unheated | 314 kcal | 11.7 g | 3.14 |
| 🌭 Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried | 322 kcal | 18.2 g | 3.22 |
| 🌭 Sausage, breakfast sausage, beef, pre-cooked, unprepared | 328 kcal | 13.3 g | 3.28 |
| 🌭 Sausage, pork, chorizo, link or ground, cooked, pan-fried (this page) | 346 kcal | 19.3 g | 3.46 |
Portion planning with pork sausage
- 100 calories comes to about 29 g (1 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 104 g, bringing 360 kcal with it — that is 5.6 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 3% carbs, 23% protein, 74% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- High protein — 19.3 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
- Sugar free — 0 g total sugars per 100 g (< 0.5 g)
- Keto-friendly — 2.6 g net carbs per 100 g (≤ 5 g)
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Pork Sausage FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 1 link, long (186 g) of pork sausage?
One serving of 1 link, long (186 g) provides 644 calories, 4.8 g total carbs, 35.9 g protein, and 52.3 g fat.
How many calories and macros are in 1 link, medium (80 g) of pork sausage?
1 link, medium (80 g) of pork sausage provides 278 calories, 15.5 g protein, 2.1 g total carbs, and 22.6 g fat.
How many calories and macros are in 1 cup, ground (185 g) of pork sausage?
1 cup, ground (185 g) of pork sausage provides 640 calories, 35.7 g protein, 4.8 g total carbs, and 52 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of pork sausage?
Pork Sausage contains 346 calories per 100 g, with 19.3 g protein, 2.6 g carbohydrate, and 28.1 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for pork sausage?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Sausage, pork, chorizo, link or ground, cooked, pan-fried" is FDC ID: 746781. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of pork sausage?
By calories, pork sausage is approximately 3% carbohydrates, 23% protein, and 74% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of pork sausage?
One ounce (28 g) of pork sausage has 98 calories, with 5.5 g protein, 0.7 g carbs and 8 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 392 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 1569 calories.
How much pork sausage is 100 calories?
About 29 g of pork sausage supplies 100 calories, because it carries 3.46 kcal per gram (medium energy density). Medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
How much pork sausage do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 104 g of pork sausage, which also brings 360 calories with it. That works out to 5.6 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is pork sausage high or low in calories for a deli & sausage?
Pork Sausage sits 31% above the deli & sausages average of 264 kcal per 100 g, ranking 6th lowest of 6 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.