Wild boar sausage
Wild boar sausage is a rustic, flavorful sausage made from the meat of wild boar, often blended with pork fat and seasoned with herbs like juniper, garlic, and black pepper. It is a traditional specialty in European cuisines, particularly in Germany, Italy, and parts of Eastern Europe, where wild boar hunting is common.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Wild boar sausage is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates, and is a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins. A typical serving (about 100 grams) provides roughly 250-300 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 275 kcal |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 21 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Zinc | 4.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 195 mg |
| Selenium | 18 mcg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 link (100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Unlike domestic pork, wild boar meat is leaner and has a more intense, gamey flavor due to the animal's natural diet and active lifestyle. Nutritionally, it offers higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) compared to conventional pork.
