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There are 56 calories in 1 ounce of Turkey Sausage (Cooked). Calorie breakdown: 48% fat, 0% carbs, 52% protein.
The other half of the calories in one serving of turkey sausage come from fat, of which there are 10.4 g. Pork sausage contains nearly three times the amount of fat, with 28.4 g per serving. Turkey sausage is also much lower in saturated fat with 2.3 g per serving compared to 9.2 g per serving for pork sausage. Because saturated fat can contribute to plaque on the artery walls, turkey sausage is a far better nutritional choice if you are at risk for heart disease.