This wiki page organizes 13 exact USDA Survey Foods records labeled “Sausages.” It shows the median and central spread of reported nutrients per 100 grams, explains the portion and preparation language present in the records, and keeps every underlying profile and citation available for inspection.
What is included?
USDA places these records in the “Sausages” survey-food category. Within Feast’s broader navigation, they appear under Meat & poultry (13 records). The category label is useful for discovery, but it does not mean every record uses the same recipe, brand, cooking method, or portion.
The current collection includes Scrapple, cooked; Italian sausage; Beef sausage; Pork sausage, reduced fat; Pork sausage; Turkey or chicken sausage, reduced sodium. Those examples show why the exact wording matters. The complete alphabetical catalog farther down the page preserves all 13 descriptions instead of replacing them with one generic average.
A robust view of the data
The central range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the records on this page. The observed minimum and maximum are included for transparency, but the middle interval is generally more useful for seeing the collection without letting one extreme record dominate.
| Nutrient | Median | Central 80% | Observed span | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caloriesper 100 g | 317 kcal | 228 kcal–341 kcal | 193 kcal–341 kcal | 13 |
| Proteinper 100 g | 18.5 g | 12.6 g–20.7 g | 8.6 g–22.7 g | 13 |
| Carbohydrateper 100 g | 2.6 g | 0.8 g–13.3 g | 0.2 g–15 g | 13 |
| Total fatper 100 g | 26.2 g | 11.3 g–28.7 g | 10.7 g–29.7 g | 13 |
| Dietary fiberper 100 g | 0 g | 0 g–0 g | 0 g–0.3 g | 13 |
| Total sugarsper 100 g | 0.8 g | 0 g–1.4 g | 0 g–2.4 g | 13 |
| Sodiumper 100 g | 814 mg | 415 mg–971 mg | 385 mg–1,060 mg | 13 |
| Potassiumper 100 g | 328 mg | 258 mg–877 mg | 143 mg–993 mg | 13 |
| Calciumper 100 g | 22 mg | 1 mg–41 mg | 0 mg–138 mg | 13 |
| Ironper 100 g | 1.4 mg | 1.2 mg–1.9 mg | 1 mg–2.3 mg | 13 |
All rows use the same 100-gram denominator and values from the cited records. The interval is descriptive, not a recommended intake range or statistical confidence interval.
Calories context
Across 13 “Sausages” records, the middle reported calories value is 317 kcal per 100 grams. The central records run from 228 kcal to 341 kcal, while the complete observed span is 193 kcal to 341 kcal.
Scrapple, cooked is nearest the lower central boundary, and Beef sausage is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Protein context
Across 13 “Sausages” records, the middle reported protein value is 18.5 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 12.6 g to 20.7 g, while the complete observed span is 8.6 g to 22.7 g.
Polish sausage is nearest the lower central boundary, and Pork sausage, reduced fat is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Carbohydrate context
Across 13 “Sausages” records, the middle reported carbohydrate value is 2.6 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 0.8 g to 13.3 g, while the complete observed span is 0.2 g to 15 g.
Turkey or chicken and pork sausage is nearest the lower central boundary, and Turkey or chicken sausage, reduced sodium is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Total fat context
Across 13 “Sausages” records, the middle reported total fat value is 26.2 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 11.3 g to 28.7 g, while the complete observed span is 10.7 g to 29.7 g.
Pork sausage, reduced sodium is nearest the lower central boundary, and Beef sausage is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Dietary fiber context
Across 13 “Sausages” records, the middle reported dietary fiber value is 0 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 0 g to 0 g, while the complete observed span is 0 g to 0.3 g.
Beef sausage is nearest the lower central boundary, and Beef sausage is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Total sugars context
Across 13 “Sausages” records, the middle reported total sugars value is 0.8 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 0 g to 1.4 g, while the complete observed span is 0 g to 2.4 g.
Chorizo is nearest the lower central boundary, and Italian sausage is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Sodium context
Across 13 “Sausages” records, the middle reported sodium value is 814 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 415 mg to 971 mg, while the complete observed span is 385 mg to 1,060 mg.
Pork sausage, reduced sodium is nearest the lower central boundary, and Chorizo is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Potassium context
Across 13 “Sausages” records, the middle reported potassium value is 328 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 258 mg to 877 mg, while the complete observed span is 143 mg to 993 mg.
Beef sausage with cheese is nearest the lower central boundary, and Pork sausage, reduced sodium is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Calcium context
Across 13 “Sausages” records, the middle reported calcium value is 22 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 1 mg to 41 mg, while the complete observed span is 0 mg to 138 mg.
Pork sausage, reduced sodium is nearest the lower central boundary, and Polish sausage is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Iron context
Across 13 “Sausages” records, the middle reported iron value is 1.4 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 1.2 mg to 1.9 mg, while the complete observed span is 1 mg to 2.3 mg.
Pork sausage is nearest the lower central boundary, and Pork sausage, reduced fat is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Preparation language in the records
The counts below report words and phrases that appear explicitly in the 13 USDA descriptions. They can help narrow a search to a closer record. They do not prove that the named preparation caused a nutrient difference, because these survey-food records are not controlled experiments.
2 records use this wording, including Pork sausage, reduced sodium; Turkey or chicken sausage, reduced sodium.
1 records use this wording, including Scrapple, cooked.
Portion context
13 of 13 records (100%) include at least one named measure in the source data. Together those records provide 110 usable named measures.
Across the pooled named measures, the midpoint gram weight is 28 g. The central 10th-to-90th-percentile interval runs from 15 g to 138 g, while the complete observed span is 10–227 g. This pooled summary mixes different measure types, so it is a navigation aid rather than a suggested portion.
A cup, slice, piece, sandwich, fillet, or fluid ounce can represent a different amount of food. Even two measures with the same label may have different gram weights across records. Open the closest profile and use its listed weight instead of transferring a measure from another record.
USDA’s representative source amount is also not necessarily what a visitor ate. For equal-weight comparison, use the 100-gram table. For meal estimation, match the exact description first, then match the amount, and finally account for additions or preparation details absent from the selected record.
Choosing a closer record
Look for the closest food name, preparation, additions, and context. “Sausages” is the collection label; the individual description is the actual reference.
Use the per-100-gram values when comparing two records. This keeps the denominator fixed and prevents different source-serving weights from masquerading as a food difference.
Open the profile, select a named household measure when one fits, or enter a gram estimate. Treat scaled decimals as arithmetic from the source—not greater certainty about the plate.
Brand, recipe, cooking fat, sauce, toppings, substitutions, and edible portion can move the result. A current package label or weighed recipe may be more specific than a generic survey-food record.
Complete source catalog
Records are alphabetical, not ranked. Every row links to a complete Feast profile with household measures, all reported nutrients, estimate factors, and methodology, plus the exact USDA FoodData Central source where available.
| Exact USDA description | Calories | Protein | Fiber | Sodium | Source amount | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef sausageFDC 2706171 | 341 kcalper 100 g | 13.3 gper 100 g | 0 gper 100 g | 866 mgper 100 g | 60 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Beef sausage with cheeseFDC 2706172 | 341 kcalper 100 g | 13.6 gper 100 g | 0 gper 100 g | 922 mgper 100 g | 60 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| ChorizoFDC 2706179 | 341 kcalper 100 g | 19.3 gper 100 g | 0 gper 100 g | 983 mgper 100 g | 60 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Italian sausageFDC 2706189 | 317 kcalper 100 g | 18.2 gper 100 g | 0 gper 100 g | 766 mgper 100 g | 60 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Polish sausageFDC 2706188 | 337 kcalper 100 g | 12.4 gper 100 g | 0 gper 100 g | 1,060 mgper 100 g | 60 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Pork and beef sausageFDC 2706194 | 333 kcalper 100 g | 15.9 gper 100 g | 0 gper 100 g | 840 mgper 100 g | 60 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Pork sausageFDC 2706191 | 325 kcalper 100 g | 18.5 gper 100 g | 0 gper 100 g | 814 mgper 100 g | 60 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Pork sausage, reduced fatFDC 2706192 | 267 kcalper 100 g | 20.9 gper 100 g | 0 gper 100 g | 698 mgper 100 g | 60 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Pork sausage, reduced sodiumFDC 2706193 | 233 kcalper 100 g | 19.9 gper 100 g | 0 gper 100 g | 415 mgper 100 g | 60 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Scrapple, cookedFDC 2706198 | 227 kcalper 100 g | 8.6 gper 100 g | 0.3 gper 100 g | 385 mgper 100 g | 60 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Turkey or chicken and pork sausageFDC 2706202 | 307 kcalper 100 g | 22.7 gper 100 g | 0 gper 100 g | 878 mgper 100 g | 60 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Turkey or chicken sausageFDC 2706200 | 193 kcalper 100 g | 19.6 gper 100 g | 0 gper 100 g | 705 mgper 100 g | 60 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Turkey or chicken sausage, reduced sodiumFDC 2706201 | 230 kcalper 100 g | 20 gper 100 g | 0 gper 100 g | 417 mgper 100 g | 60 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
Boundaries and provenance
This page summarizes USDA FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS) records from 2021–2023, published 2024-10-31. FNDDS supplies standardized reference descriptions used to represent foods reported in dietary surveys. Each value on this page remains tied to one exact FDC record; the complete catalog provides direct links so the source can be checked rather than taken on trust.
The records are not laboratory measurements of every possible “Sausages” preparation. Restaurant recipes change, packaged products are reformulated, homemade ingredient ratios vary, and cooking can change water weight. A photo also cannot reliably reveal every hidden ingredient or gram weight. The robust range describes variation among the records selected for this topic, not uncertainty around a single meal.
The median is not a default calorie count. The 10th and 90th percentiles are not lower and upper recommendations. The minimum and maximum are not promises that every real version falls inside the observed span. These statistics are tools for navigating a source collection while keeping the denominator, record name, and normal recipe variation visible.
Nutrient values do not establish whether a food is appropriate for a particular person or condition. This wiki does not diagnose deficiencies, prescribe targets, or replace advice from a qualified professional. If accuracy matters for an allergy, medical diet, or clinician-directed limit, use verified ingredient information and the guidance relevant to that situation.
A record can report more protein and also differ in sodium, fiber, energy, fat, portion weight, or ingredients. Choosing one metric as a universal score would hide those tradeoffs and imply a value judgment the data cannot support. The alphabetical catalog and side-by-side statistics are intentionally descriptive.
For the full import, filtering, portion-scaling, Daily Value, and uncertainty rules, read Feast’s nutrition-page methodology. For an exact item, use its profile and FoodData Central link rather than citing this collection-level summary alone.
Common questions
No. It is the middle value among these 13 source records on a 100-gram basis. Your recipe, brand, preparation, and portion may align more closely with one specific record or may fall outside this collection.
Source servings can have different gram weights and measure labels. Holding weight at 100 grams makes concentration comparable. After choosing a record, its household measures are more useful for estimating the amount actually eaten.
No. The position only describes that nutrient within this source collection. It does not evaluate the whole food, determine an appropriate portion, or account for an individual’s needs.
Start with the record whose exact wording most closely matches the food. Use a listed measure or gram estimate, then add missing recipe or preparation context. Keep the result as an estimate unless you have a current label or weighed recipe.