On the shelves of shops there are many sausages. Everyone wants to choose the most delicious and high-quality. To do this, find out how many calories are in the sausage, and how to get the most out of the product.
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How many calories in a sausage
Sausages are ground minced meat that must be boiled before use. In production, they use poultry and animal meat, mix it with nonfat dry milk. Calorie content of 100 g of such a product is 296 kcal.
Its nutritional value includes:
- 11 g of protein;
- 28 g of fat;
- 0 g of carbohydrates.
Thus, the calorie content of sausages is approximately 135 kcal. Depending on the composition and manufacturer, this indicator may vary. It should be understood that the calorie content of the cooked product differs from that of the fried semi-finished product.
Chemical composition and nutritional value
Usually sausages contain no more than 10% of meat. The rest is starch, fats, preservatives and other elements. They do not have amino acids, vitamins D and K, phospholipids, dietary fiber.
More information about nutritional value can be found in the table.
| Type of sausages (100 grams) | Calorie content | Squirrels | Fats | Carbohydrates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork | 320 | 9,5 | 34,3 | 0 |
| Dairy | 235 | 11 | 23,9 | 1,6 |
| Beef | 240 | 10,4 | 20,1 | 0,8 |
| Doctoral | 250 | 10,33 | 23,5 | 3,02 |
| Chicken | 110 | 19 | 2,4 | 0,9 |
| From turkey | 95 | 14,5 | 2,7 | 1,8 |
When counting calories, the information on the package should be considered.
Calorie content and BJU of different varieties of semi-finished product
Manufacturers produce various types of sausages. There are for sale hunting, Viennese and Milanese products, semi-finished products with pieces of cheese. Consider the most popular varieties and their calorie content.
| Manufacturer, grade | Calories in 100 g | Squirrels | Fats | Carbohydrates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcome, Doctoral | 230 | 14 | 19 | 0 |
| Outskirts, "Little" | 253 | 9 | 27 | 2 |
| Rublevsky, "Veal" | 265 | 10 | 23 | 0 |
| Ostankino, "Dad can" | 246 | 10 | 23 | 0 |
| Ostankino, "Fillet" | 175 | 10 | 15 | 0 |
| FCG Egorievskaya, boiled sausages on whole milk | 304 | 11 | 28 | 2 |
| Wellcome, Dairy | 250 | 6,6 | 16,8 | 0 |
| Wellcome, “With Cheese” | 259 | 12 | 23 | 0 |
| Wellcome, Creamy | 195 | 13 | 15 | 0 |
| Dymov, Dairy | 296 | 11 | 28 | 0 |
If you need to find out how many calories in a sausage (1 pc.), You need to build on its approximate weight - 50 g.
The content of vitamins and minerals
Not everyone knows that in sausages there are also useful substances, namely:
- vitamins A, B, C, PP;
- phosphorus;
- sodium;
- potassium;
- magnesium;
- zinc;
- iron.
These elements strengthen the heart muscle, improve brain function, and improve the functioning of the thyroid gland. All this applies to high quality sausages and homemade products.
The benefits of the product for the body
Sausages are always in demand by customers for the following reasons:
- they are easy and quick to cook;
- they are affordable;
- they can be boiled and fried;
- they give a feeling of satiety.
Using pork products, the buyer nourishes the body with vigor, gets rid of fatigue. This product contains healthy protein and trace elements. They strengthen the heart, blood vessels and the reproductive system. But pork sausages are quite high in calories, so they are not suitable for people with extra pounds.
Beef products are rich in iron, zinc and proteins, which are necessary to support the functioning of the musculoskeletal system, healing wounds. Products from chicken or turkey are dietary. They contain vitamins, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, glutamic acid. They are recommended for people with weak immunity.
Milk sausages are made on the basis of milk powder. They have a pleasant taste and delicate texture, contain vitamins B3 and PP. Today, they often add soy protein with starch.
To get the maximum benefit from sausages and not harm the body, it is advised:
- bake or cook the product;
- cook steamed omelet with sausages;
- choose a product made in accordance with GOST;
- buy elastic products with a dry surface;
- do not purchase sausages, which include E-250;
- heat sausages and not eat them raw;
- Do not chase cheap goods;
- choose products of a soft pink shade without interspersed.
The most successful purchase will be sausages with the words "Creamy", "Special". But they can also hurt with uncontrolled use (lead to gastrointestinal problems and the appearance of excess weight) or in the case when they have already lost freshness.
Contraindications
Sausages have negative properties. Nutritionists are still arguing about the quality of this product.
The compositions of some products contain chemical compounds:
- phosphates;
- additives;
- flavoring enhancers;
- soy protein;
- starch;
- stabilizer;
- dye.
Such products are quite high-calorie and harm the figure. They should not be eaten by children under three years old, pregnant women and people who have been diagnosed with diseases of the kidneys, liver, gall bladder.
In order not to harm your body, it is important to choose sausages correctly, paying attention to their appearance and packaging. Cat owners are advised to share a piece of the purchased product with their favorite pet. If a four-legged friend refused a sausage, then the product is of poor quality.
