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Is Italian sausage keto?

Keto-friendly

Yes, italian sausage is keto-friendly. A serving (1 link cooked (85 g)) has about 0.9 g of net carbs.

Share of a 25 g net-carb day4%

The short answer

Look for no added sugar or fillers; most pork sausages are fine.

A typical serving is 1 link cooked (85 g). That has 255 calories, 11.9 g protein, 23 g fat and 0.9 g net carbs (0.9 g total carbs − 0 g fiber).

How many servings fit in your carb budget?

22servings at 20 g/day
27servings at 25 g/day
55servings at 50 g/day

Based on using your entire daily net-carb limit on this one food, which you would not do in practice.

Nutrition facts

Serving size1 link cooked (85 g)
Calories255
Total fat23 g
Total carbohydrate0.9 g
Dietary fiber0 g
Net carbs0.9 g
Protein11.9 g

Per 100 g: 300 kcal · 1 g net carbs · 14 g protein · 27 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is italian sausage keto?

Yes, italian sausage is keto-friendly. A serving (1 link cooked (85 g)) has about 0.9 g of net carbs.

How many carbs are in italian sausage?

A serving of italian sausage (1 link cooked (85 g)) has about 0.9 g of total carbohydrates and 0 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 0.9 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 1 g of net carbs.

Can I eat italian sausage on a keto diet?

Yes. Look for no added sugar or fillers; most pork sausages are fine. Keep an eye on total calories, especially with calorie-dense foods.

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