MorningStar Farms - MorningStar Farms Italian Sausage has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 10.94g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 15.63 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and average PUFA.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 58, for MorningStar Farms - MorningStar Farms Italian Sausage, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 33% | |
| Calories from Fat | 44% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 23% |
Why this is good for you
- Very low in Saturated Fat
Why this is bad for you
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 31.3 mg | 3.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Potassium | 195.3 mg | 5.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sodium | 546.9 mg | 22.8% | Top 30% | High |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.9 g | 3.6% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Sugars | 1.6 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15.6 g | 31.3% | Top 30% | High |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 9.4 g | 14.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Saturated Fat | 0.78 g | 3.9% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120 Calories from Fat 50
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6 g 9.2%
Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium 350 mg 14.6%
Total Carbohydrates 7 g 2.3%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 1 g
Protein 10 g 20%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium 2% Iron 4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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