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Linguiça (Portuguese Sausage)

Linguiça (Portuguese Sausage) is a traditional Portuguese cured sausage flavored with garlic and paprika, commonly used in stews, grilled dishes and as a table sausage. It is known for its smoky, savory taste and prominent role in Portuguese and Brazilian cuisine. From a nutrition perspective, Linguiça (Portuguese Sausage) is energy-dense and notable for its fat content, providing about 28g of fat per 100g; it also supplies protein and some B vitamins and selenium. Although it offers a relatively complete amino acid profile that contributes to protein quality, Linguiça (Portuguese Sausage) tends to be high in saturated fat and sodium and contains little fiber or plant-derived antioxidants, so it’s best enjoyed in moderation or swapped for a leaner alternative when aiming for a lower-saturated-fat, lower-salt meal.

Lactose free · Gluten free · Ultra-processed · ~2.20€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

D-

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

330 kcal

17% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

14 g

28% RDI

Fat

28 g

10g sat fat

Carbs

3 g

1% RDI

Sugar

1.5 g

3% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

2.8 g

56% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

D- · 3.9 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Linguiça (Portuguese Sausage) healthy?

Linguiça (Portuguese Sausage) is rated D- on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Linguiça (Portuguese Sausage)?

Linguiça (Portuguese Sausage) is NOVA 4 - Ultra-processed.

Q.05Is Linguiça (Portuguese Sausage) lactose free?

Yes, Linguiça (Portuguese Sausage) is lactose free.

Q.02What are the macros in Linguiça (Portuguese Sausage)?

100g of Linguiça (Portuguese Sausage) contains 330 kcal, 14g protein, 3g carbohydrates, 28g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Linguiça (Portuguese Sausage) gluten free?

Yes, Linguiça (Portuguese Sausage) is gluten free.

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