Sausage Calories

A food product made from ground meat, sausage can be created from nearly any kind of animal or vegetarian meat substitute. Therefore, the calorie and fat content can change a lot depending on composition, but all sausages contain a significant amount of complete proteins. For information regarding specific varieties of sausage, first look at the nutritional value of the primary meat, for example chicken or pork. Sausages can be made from any cut of meat, such as lean turkey breast for low-fat sausages, but they are often made from the excess after butchering. Certain types, such as hot dogs and blood sausage, often contain offal like head meat and congealed blood. However, not all sausages are made from these less-desired animal byproducts. Traditionally, sausages are filled intestinal casing, but again, that is not always true. Given that sausage can be made with almost any ingredients, the calorie chart below is to be used as a guideline. Check nutrition labels for specific ingredients and other information, including fat content, calorie density, and indication of preservatives like sodium, which may or may not pose cancer risk when consumed regularly.