American Fare - Italian Sausage has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 2.2g 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 15.38 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
It belongs to Italian cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 3, for American Fare - Italian Sausage, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 21% | |
| Calories from Fat | 76% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 3% |
Why this is good for you
- High in Protein
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- Very high in Sodium
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2.2% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
| Iron | 0.79 mg | 4.4% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Sodium | 923.1 mg | 38.5% | Top 30% | High |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.2 g | 0.7% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
| Sugars | 1.1 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15.4 g | 30.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 24.2 g | 37.2% | Top 30% | High |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | Mid 40% | Average |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260 Calories from Fat 200
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22 g 33.8%
Saturated Fat 8 g 40%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 60 mg 20%
Sodium 840 mg 35%
Total Carbohydrates 2 g 0.7%
Dietary Fiber
Sugars 1 g
Protein 14 g 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium 2% Iron 4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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