Homemade Mild Italian Sausage has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Vitamin A.
The food contains 5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 60 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.5 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
It belongs to Italian cuisine.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Homemade Mild Italian Sausage has been given a composite ranking of 14, and sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 39% | |
Calories from Fat | 57% | |
Calories from Carbs | 3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 100 mg | 10% | ||
Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | ||
Potassium | 1520 mg | 43.4% | ||
Sodium | 2870 mg | 119.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 5 g | 1.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 8% | ||
Sugars | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 60 g | 120% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 39 g | 60% | ||
Saturated Fat | 14 g | 70% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 630 Calories from Fat 350
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39 g 60%
Saturated Fat 14 g 70%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 215 mg 71.7%
Sodium 2870 mg 119.6%
Total Carbohydrates 5 g 1.7%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 60 g 120%
Vitamin A 30% Vitamin C 10%
Calcium 10% Iron 25%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 243
Protein 20.5 g | Carbs 2.3 g | Fat 16.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 90
Protein 10 g | Carbs 2 g | Fat 4.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 90
Protein 11 g | Carbs 1 g | Fat 4 g
Per Serving | Calories 250
Protein 9 g | Carbs 41 g | Fat 6 g
Per Serving | Calories 280
Protein 8 g | Carbs 25 g | Fat 17 g
Per Serving | Calories 300
Protein 11 g | Carbs 7 g | Fat 26 g
Per Serving | Calories 540
Protein 23 g | Carbs 25 g | Fat 40 g