Calories in Bratwurst with Smoked Cheddar

📏 Serving Size: 1 LINK COOKED (77.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 270.3
  • Total Fat 21.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 8.0 g
  • Cholesterol 60.1 mg
  • Sodium 840.1 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 4.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
  • Sugars 1.0 g
  • Protein 16.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 60.1 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 0.7 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 270.3 calories per serving (1 LINK COOKED (77.0g)), Bratwurst with Smoked Cheddar is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (21.0g, 70.3% of calories), including 8.0g of saturated fat. One thing to note: a single serving contains 840.1mg of sodium (37% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ Low Carb / Keto-Friendly ✅ High Protein ⚠️ High Sodium ⚠️ High Saturated Fat

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Pork, Pasteurized Process Hi-Temp Cheddar with Natural Smoke Flavor [cheddar Cheese (cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Milkfat, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Natural Smoke Flavor, Sorbic Acid (as a Preservative), Colored with Apo Carotenal and Beta Carotene], Water, Corn Syrup Solids, Sodium Lactate, Salt, Vinegar, Spices, Maltodextrin, Sugar, Natural Flavors, Bha, Propyl Gallate, Citric Acid.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Preservatives ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Artificial Preservatives: Sorbic Acid, Bha

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Beta Carotene

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Bratwurst with Smoked Cheddar contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories270.3 kcal13.5%
Total Fat21.0 g27%
Saturated Fat8.0 g40%
Cholesterol60.1 mg20%
Sodium840.1 mg37% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate4.0 g1%
Protein16.0 g32% ✅
Calcium60.1 mg5%
Iron0.7 mg4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Bratwurst with Smoked Cheddar accounts for 13.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 70.3% of the calories.

Fat 70.3%
Protein 23.8%
Fat 70.3% Carbs 5.9% Protein 23.8%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 270.3 calories in Bratwurst with Smoked Cheddar? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 20.4 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 46.6 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 29.6 min
HIIT 25.0 min
Jumping Rope 21.0 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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