Sausage
Low GI
GL 0.1 per piece (27 g) · GL 0.4 per 100 g
- About 18.5 g of protein per 100 g
- High in fat: about 27 g per 100 g, a third of it saturated
Sausage has a glycemic index of 28 (Low). One piece (27 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.1.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #174578 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- Lean sausageno GI The same pork sausage in a reduced-fat recipe: about 20 g of fat instead of 27 g and more protein per 100 g.
- GL 0.1 per 100 g Poultry sausage grills and fries like pork sausage, with about 13 g of fat and 180 kcal per 100 g.
Poultry sausage - no GI Unprocessed meat for the same meal: cooked chicken breast has about 31 g of protein, 4 g of fat and little sodium per 100 g.
Chicken breast - no GI Sliced roast turkey breast fits sandwiches and plates where sausage goes: about 2 g of fat and far less salt per 100 g.
Turkey breast
Forms of Sausage
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 breakfast link | 23 g | 0.1 |
| 1 breakfast patty | 27 g | 0.1 |
| 1 serving (2 links) | 48 g | 0.2 |
| 3 oz | 85 g | 0.3 |
| 1 large link (Italian-style) | 87 g | 0.3 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 325 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 1.42 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.09 g |
| Natural | 0.4 g |
| Added | 0.71 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 18.53 g |
| Fat | 27.25 g |
| Saturated | 10.09 g |
| Unsaturated | 14.13 g |
| Sodium | 900 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- About 18.5 g of protein per 100 g
- Almost no carbohydrate: about 1.4 g per 100 g, glycemic load below 1
- A 23 g breakfast link has about 75 kcal and 4 g of protein
- High in fat: about 27 g per 100 g, a third of it saturated
- Energy-dense: about 325 kcal per 100 g, about 280 kcal in one 87 g link
- Salty: about 810 mg of sodium per 100 g, about 2 g of salt
- A processed meat: minced fatty pork with salt and seasonings
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Sausage?
Sausage has a glycemic index of 28 (Low). One piece (27 g) has a glycemic load of 0.1; per 100 g the glycemic load is 0.4.
Is Sausage good for people with insulin resistance?
Sausage has a low glycemic index (28), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Sausage has the lowest glycemic load?
Sausage has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Sausage in this database (0.4 per 100 g).
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