Calories in
blood sausage
379 kcal per 100 g Blood sausage contains 379 calories per 100 grams, or about 379 calories per 4 slices. Per 100 g it provides 14.6 g protein, 1.3 g carbohydrate and 34.5 g fat.
By calories that splits 1% carbohydrate, 16% protein, 83% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 slices | 100.0 g | 379 | 14.6 g | 1.3 g | 34.5 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 4 slices
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 4 slices |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 379 kcal | 379 kcal |
| Protein | 14.6 g | 14.6 g |
| Total fat | 34.5 g | 34.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 13.4 g | 13.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1.3 g | 1.3 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | 1.3 g |
| Sodium | 680.0 mg | 680.0 mg |
| Potassium | 38.0 mg | 38.0 mg |
| Calcium | 6.0 mg | 6.0 mg |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 6.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 120.0 mg | 120.0 mg |
| Water | 47.3 g | 47.3 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 171618). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How blood sausage compares
Among the 42 sausages and luncheon meats items on this site, blood sausage ranks 2 of 42 by calorie density, against a category average of 257 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 47% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 3.9 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off 4 slices (379 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 77 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in blood sausage?
Blood sausage contains 379 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 379 calories per 4 slices. It also provides 14.6 g of protein, 1.3 g of carbohydrate and 34.5 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of blood sausage?
By calories, blood sausage is roughly 1% carbohydrate, 16% protein and 83% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 4 slices?
About 77 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the blood sausage I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within sausages and luncheon meats.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Blood sausage". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.