Breakfast sausages
Breakfast sausages are small, seasoned pork sausages commonly served as a staple in American breakfasts. They are typically made from ground pork mixed with a blend of spices like sage, thyme, and black pepper, and are often shaped into links or patties. Their origins trace back to early American colonial cooking, evolving from traditional European sausage-making techniques.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Breakfast sausages are a high-protein, high-fat food with minimal carbohydrates, providing a substantial source of energy to start the day. A typical serving of two links or one patty (about 56 grams) contains roughly 150-200 calories, along with notable amounts of iron and B vitamins.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 170 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Selenium | 12 mcg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
Per 2 links (56 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, breakfast sausages are a quintessential part of the 'American breakfast' and are often associated with comfort food and weekend family meals. Nutritionally, while they are a good protein source, they are also often high in sodium and saturated fat, making them a food best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
