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Hormel, always tender, pork sausage, hot spice: Calories, Protein & Nutrition Guide

Hormel, always tender, pork sausage, hot spice contains 357 kcal per 100g, with 19.6g of protein, 1.8g of carbohydrates, and 30.4g of fat. A good source of protein, with 19.6g per 100g.

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Nutritional Overview

Hormel, always tender, pork sausage, hot spice is a protein-rich food commonly used in main meals across many cuisines. Per 100g serving, it provides 357 kcal of energy, 19.6g of protein, 1.8g of carbohydrates, and 30.4g of fat.

It is a good source of protein, providing 19.6g per 100g (around 22% of its energy), approximately 39% of the UK Reference Nutrient Intake of 50g per day. Under UK/EU nutrition-claim rules, that meets the "high protein" threshold of at least 20% of energy from protein. Protein plays a key role in muscle repair, immune function, and keeping you feeling full for longer.

Under UK FSA traffic-light labelling, this food is classified as high in fat with 30.4g per 100g (10.7g of which is saturated). The NHS recommends that fat makes up no more than 35% of daily energy intake. Portion awareness is advisable when including it regularly.

With only 1.8g of sugar per 100g, it meets the UK/EU "low sugar" nutrition-claim threshold. This makes it a suitable choice for those reducing their sugar intake as part of a balanced diet. Hormel, always tender, pork sausage, hot spice checks in at 357 kcal per 100g, a number worth having in your daily log rather than left out. Our food value calculator adds it in seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Hormel, always tender, pork sausage, hot spice?

Hormel, always tender, pork sausage, hot spice contains 357 kcal per 100g, which is approximately 18% of the recommended daily intake of 2,000 kcal for an average adult.

Is Hormel, always tender, pork sausage, hot spice high in protein?

Yes, Hormel, always tender, pork sausage, hot spice provides 19.6g of protein per 100g (around 22% of its energy), meeting the UK/EU "high protein" nutrition-claim threshold of at least 20% of energy from protein. The UK Reference Nutrient Intake for protein is around 50g per day for adults. A 100g serving of Hormel, always tender, pork sausage, hot spice provides 39% of this.

Is Hormel, always tender, pork sausage, hot spice high in fat?

Yes, according to FSA traffic-light guidelines, Hormel, always tender, pork sausage, hot spice is classified as high in fat with 30.4g per 100g (the threshold is 17.5g). Of this, 10.7g is saturated fat.

Is Hormel, always tender, pork sausage, hot spice low in sugar?

Yes, Hormel, always tender, pork sausage, hot spice has only 1.8g of sugar per 100g, meeting the UK/EU "low sugar" nutrition-claim threshold.

Is Hormel, always tender, pork sausage, hot spice high in salt?

Hormel, always tender, pork sausage, hot spice contains 1.97g of salt per 100g, which the FSA classifies as high (above 1.5g per 100g). The recommended daily maximum for adults is 6g. A 100g serving provides 33% of this.

Sources & References

Data source for this food

  1. Open Food Facts — product label data (Open Food Facts)

General nutrition references

  1. British Nutrition Foundation — UK nutrition science and education
  2. USDA FoodData Central — US Department of Agriculture food composition database
  3. NHS Eat Well — UK National Health Service dietary guidance
  4. World Health Organization (WHO) Nutrition — global dietary guidelines and public health nutrition
  5. Food Standards Agency (FSA) — UK food labelling regulations and traffic-light nutrition guidelines
  6. British Dietetic Association (BDA) — UK registered dietitians and evidence-based food fact sheets

Nutritional values are per 100g unless otherwise stated and are provided for general information only. Not a substitute for professional dietary or medical advice. If you have a health condition, allergy, or are pregnant, consult a qualified healthcare professional. Values may vary depending on brand, preparation method, and serving size.

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