What is Sausage? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Sausage?

There are many kinds of sausage. Often made from pork, varieties from around the world vary in flavor, color and size. Some sausages are white, red, brown, or orange. All have a log shape on the slimmer side. Many pork sausages come from Europe, for exmaple the bratwurst which has a mild but savory flavor, or chorizo which is hot, red and spiced, or Andouille which is smoky and spicy. Sausage should always be cooked thoroughly before consuming.

What does Sausage Taste Like?

Salty

Salty is one of the five main tastes. It has a satisfying and addictive quality with hints of sourness. Salty foods include cheeses, cured meats, chips, and olives. It is used in almost every dish and prepared food. Salt is added to enhance flavor and offer a distinctly salty taste.

Umami

Umami is one of five main tastes. It is savory with a depth of flavor. Umami is a taste in many foods, including meat, seafood, beans, and nuts. It is both naturally occurring and created through the specific use of ingredients to create a satisfying taste. Umami is characteristic of proteins and savory dishes.

Ingredients

sausage

There are many kinds of sausage. Often made from pork, varieties from around the world vary in flavor, color and size. Some sausages are white, red, brown, or orange. All have a log shape on the slimmer side. Many pork sausages come from Europe, for examaple the bratwurst which has a mild but savory flavor, or chorizo which is hot, red and spiced, or Andouille which is smoky and spicy. Sausage should always be cooked thoroughly before consuming.

vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is obtained by extracting oil from seeds. Types of vegetable oil include canola, sunflower, corn, and safflower. Light and with a neutral taste, vegetable oils are used to fry foods, or can be used to lightly coat meats and vegetables before roasting. Vegetable oils are also used as ingredients in salad dressings and sauces.

salt

Salt is a mineral composed mostly of sodium chloride. It is the main flavoring used in food and is naturally occurring in certain foods, such as cheese, beets, meat and celery, plus many others. Salt is white and has finer granules than sugar. Many commercial salts include iodide, while others exclude it. Most salts are white, while some are naturally pale pink with minerals. Salt brings out the flavor of something and can create a tangy mouthfeel, if used in excess.

Sausage Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 2 Sausages 88g

2 Sausages Sausage

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	285kcal	14%
Fats	23g	29%
Sat. fats	8g	36%
Mono. Fats	11g	25%
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	2g	1%
Sugars	1g	2%
Fiber	N/A
Proteins	16g	21%
Cholesterol	71mg	24%
Sodium	705mg	31%

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Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Sausage?

2 Sausages of Sausage contains 16 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Sausage?

2 Sausages of Sausage contains 2 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Sausage?

2 Sausages of Sausage contains 23 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Sausage?

2 Sausages of Sausage contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 2 Sausages of Sausage?

There are 285 calories in 2 Sausages of Sausage.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Sausage?

There are 92 calories in 1 oz of Sausage.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Sausage?

There are 1470 calories in 1 pound of Sausage.

How many calories are in 1 Sausage of Sausage?

There are 143 calories in 1 Sausage of Sausage.