Energy
lower quarter193 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 317 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 233–337 kcal
Based on 13 records reporting energy.
Meat & poultrymoderate variability
Turkey or chicken sausage calories: 116 per 60 g
This exact USDA record reports 116 calories for 60 g. That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
USDA reference amount · 60 g
- Calories
- 116 kcal
- Protein
- 11.8 g
- Carbohydrate
- 0.7 g
- Total fat
- 7.3 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 423 mg
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Estimated for 60 g
116calories
Turkey or chicken sausage
- Protein
- 11.8 g
- Carbs
- 0.7 g
- Fat
- 7.3 g
— means the source has no value available.
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Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 116 calories for USDA reference amount at 60 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 193 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 11.8 g protein, 0 g fiber, and 423 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild, raw, representing 100% of the record’s listed input weight. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The reference amount and 1 piece answer different portion questions. Their values are scaled independently from the same per-100-gram source record.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 19–266 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2706200: “Turkey or chicken sausage.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2706200, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 cocktail or miniature link” through “1 cup, NFS” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cocktail or miniature linkUSDA-listed household measure | 10 g | 19 kcal | 2 g | 0 g | 71 mg |
| 1 bun-size or griller linkUSDA-listed household measure | 75 g | 145 kcal | 14.7 g | 0 g | 529 mg |
| 1 cup, NFSUSDA-listed household measure | 138 g | 266 kcal | 27 g | 0 g | 973 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Sausages
The comparison set contains 13 exact records in the Sausages USDA category. Here, “lower quarter” describes FDC 2706200’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half19.6 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 18.5 g
- Middle 50%
- 13.6–19.9 g
Based on 13 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half0 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 0 g
- Middle 50%
- 0–0 g
Based on 13 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half705 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 814 mg
- Middle 50%
- 698–878 mg
Based on 13 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2706200’s 60 g reference weight, none of the compatible strength-side nutrients evaluated here reaches 5% Daily Value; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Sodium. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
No compatible strength-side nutrient evaluated here reaches 5% DV at this reference weight, so this page does not manufacture a “strength” from a negligible percentage.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium423 mg
≈ 18% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat1.8 g
≈ 9% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Turkey or chicken sausage,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706202 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 cocktail or miniature link to 1 cup, NFS
USDA assigns those measures 10 g and 138 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 19 kcal to 266 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2706202
At an equal 100 g, this record has 10.8 g less total fat than “Turkey or chicken and pork sausage.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Single listed source: Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild, raw
USDA derives this record from one listed source-input row at 100 g. Real preparations can still differ in water, cooking state, brand, and served weight.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when the exact wording “Turkey or chicken sausage” fits. Inspect FDC 2706202 when the exact wording “Turkey or chicken and pork sausage” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Turkey or chicken sausage
- Exact source wording
- “Turkey or chicken sausage”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706200 · FNDDS 25221830
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild, raw
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Turkey or chicken and pork sausage
- Exact source wording
- “Turkey or chicken and pork sausage”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706202 · FNDDS 25221870
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Sausage, turkey and pork, fresh, bulk, patty or link, cooked
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Begin with the exact USDA description, then compare preparation, additions, and gram weight. A nearby record is useful only when its identity is closer—not simply because its name sounds familiar.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordTurkey or chicken sausage | 60 g116 kcal | 193 kcal | 19.6 g | 12.2 g | 0 g | 705 mg |
| Turkey or chicken and pork sausage | 60 g184 kcal | 307 kcal | 22.7 g | 23 g | 0 g | 878 mg |
| Turkey or chicken sausage, reduced sodium | 60 g138 kcal | 230 kcal | 20 g | 10.7 g | 0 g | 417 mg |
| Italian sausage | 60 g190 kcal | 317 kcal | 18.2 g | 26.2 g | 0 g | 766 mg |
| Pork sausage | 60 g195 kcal | 325 kcal | 18.5 g | 27.2 g | 0 g | 814 mg |
| Polish sausage | 60 g202 kcal | 337 kcal | 12.4 g | 29.7 g | 0 g | 1,060 mg |
| Beef sausage | 60 g205 kcal | 341 kcal | 13.3 g | 28.7 g | 0 g | 866 mg |
How to compare FDC 2706200: its source amount is 60 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2706200, the 6 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 patty
68 kcal
35 g
1 breakfast size link
39 kcal
20 g
1 bun-size or griller link
145 kcal
75 g
1 cocktail or miniature link
19 kcal
10 g
1 slice
29 kcal
15 g
1 piece
145 kcal
75 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2706200, Cholesterol is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Cholesterol
55.2 mg≈ 18% Daily ValueSodium
423 mg≈ 18% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2706200’s 60 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2706200 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 11.8 g, but does not present grams divided by 50 as FDA protein %DV; applicable label rules account for protein quality and regulatory context.
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2706200 at 60 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 423 mg sodium, about 18% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 60 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 kcal 193 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 11.8 g 19.6 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 0.7 g 1.1 g | 0% 0% |
| Total fat | 7.3 g 12.2 g | 9% 16% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g 0 g | 0% 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 423 mg 705 mg | 18% 31% |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g 3 g | 9% 15% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.2 g 3.6 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g 3.7 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 55.2 mg 92 mg | 18% 31% |
| Potassium | 219 mg 365 mg | 5% 8% |
| Calcium | 22.8 mg 38 mg | 2% 3% |
| Iron | 0.8 mg 1.4 mg | 5% 8% |
| Magnesium | 13.2 mg 22 mg | 3% 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 µg 0.5 µg | 2% 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 38.5 g 64.2 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2706200, approximate percentages divide the displayed 60 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2706200 to one source input totaling 100 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Turkey or chicken sausage” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
A single-source formulation
Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild, raw is the only listed source input for this record. That does not mean every real-world version is identical; brands, preparation, water content, and portion weight can still differ.
100 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild, rawUSDA ingredient 7919 | 100 GM | 100 g | 100% |
USDA shorthand in this evidence
- NFS means “not further specified.” The record intentionally leaves the exact subtype, size, or preparation unresolved.
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2706200, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Sausages” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Turkey or chicken sausage
- USDA category
- Sausages
- FDC ID
- 2706200
- FNDDS code
- 25221830
Closest inspectable record
Turkey or chicken and pork sausage
- USDA category
- Sausages
- FDC ID
- 2706202
- FNDDS code
- 25221870
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 193 kcal | 307 kcal | −114 kcal |
| Protein | 19.6 g | 22.7 g | −3.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1.1 g | 0.7 g | +0.4 g |
| Total fat | 12.2 g | 23 g | −10.8 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | Same listed value |
| Sodium | 705 mg | 878 mg | −173 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 114 less calories, 3.1 g less protein, and 10.8 g less total fat than “Turkey or chicken and pork sausage.”
Only this record lists Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild, raw. Only the comparison record lists Sausage, turkey and pork, fresh, bulk, patty or link, cooked. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
4 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Listed only in this record: Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild, raw.
Listed only in the comparison: Sausage, turkey and pork, fresh, bulk, patty or link, cooked.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 60 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 piece (75 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 60 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 piece (75 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706200 with FDC 2706202 at equal mass; use their 60 g and 60 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2706200 versus FDC 2706202 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full sausages source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
Deep comparisons
Controlled comparisons that include this exact record
FDC 2706200 appears in 1 pair page that passed semantic, material-difference, source-evidence, and diversity gates. Each preserves a 100-gram denominator and both primary records.
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 1 guide place “Turkey or chicken sausage” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2706200 into a universal recipe.
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with portion size, cut and fat trim, cooking method, breading, marinade, or sauce.
For “Turkey or chicken sausage,” resolve portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
portion size
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
cut and fat trim
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
- 03
cooking method
Match the method named by the source—such as baked, fried, boiled, or grilled—before scaling. Preparation can change both water content and the ingredients retained in the finished food.
- 04
breading, marinade, or sauce
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2706200 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 193 kcal per 100 g becomes 116 kcal at 60 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” We display it as a USDA reference amount because it is a database comparison point—not a suggested portion or a claim about what most people should eat.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2706200
FNDDS food code: 25221830
The scaling for FDC 2706200 can be exact while the match to “Turkey or chicken sausage” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 60 g weight, 1-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.