Group · Meat
Chipolata
The chipolata is a fresh sausage made from minced pork, stuffed into a thin casing, which gives it its characteristic long, slim shape. A star of barbecues and mixed grills, it comes in plain, herb or lightly spiced versions, and goes happily with summer grills and winter stews. Nutritionally, the chipolata provides around 283 kcal per 100 g, with nearly 18.8 g of protein, 0.8 g of carbohydrate and above all 22.4 g of fat. It is therefore a tasty food but a high-calorie one, to be included in moderation in a balanced and varied diet.
Macronutrient breakdown
Nutrition table per 100 g
| Calories | 283 kcal |
| Kilojoules | 1170 kJ |
| Protein | 18,8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0,8 g |
| Fat | 22,4 g |
Micronutrients per 100 g
All measured nutrients, ranked by share of the daily reference intake.
- Vitamin B10,38 mg35 %
- Vitamin B120,81 µg32 %
- Vitamin B34,66 mg29 %
- Omega-6 LA2,61 g26 %
- Phosphorus170 mg24 %
- Zinc2 mg20 %
- Potassium370 mg19 %
- Vitamin C11 mg14 %
See the other 12 nutrients
- Omega-3 ALA0,27 g14 %
- Total omega-30,29 g12 %
- Vitamin B50,66 mg11 %
- Vitamin B60,13 mg9 %
- Vitamin D0,46 µg9 %
- Copper0,07 mg7 %
- Magnesium23 mg6 %
- Iron0,79 mg6 %
- Vitamin E0,36 mg3 %
- Vitamin B20,04 mg3 %
- Calcium19 mg2 %
- Manganese0,04 mg2 %
Anses Ciqual 2025. Source: Anses, 2025, Ciqual food composition table
Tips
The chipolata appeals with its easy preparation, but its nutrition facts deserve a little attention. With 22.4 g of fat per 100 g, it is among the fattiest meats, comparable to other cured meats and sausages in the family. To limit your intake of fats, choose a cooking method that needs no added fat: grilled on the barbecue, on a plancha or in the oven, lightly pricking the casing to let the fat run out. Avoid frying, which adds even more calories.
As for portions, allow one or two chipolatas per person (about 60 to 120 g), served with grilled vegetables, a green salad or pulses to balance the meal. This combination provides fibre and vitamins, which are completely absent from the sausage. You can vary things with a meatier Toulouse sausage, or opt for a leaner version such as turkey sausage if you are watching your weight.
Storage: keep fresh chipolatas in the fridge (2 to 3 days at most) or freeze them as soon as you buy them. Always cook them right through, as this is raw pork.
- Protein: about 18.8 g per 100 g, of good quality, useful for maintaining muscle.
- Carbohydrate: negligible, so the glycaemic index is not significant.
- Fat: high (22.4 g), mostly saturated, hence the recommendation to eat it in moderation.
- Salt: often present in notable amounts, as in most processed products.
For active people: the chipolata provides useful protein, but its high fat content makes it poorly suited to a snack before exercise or just after training, when you want quick digestion. For recovery, leaner sources such as chicken breast are better, or the practical options described in our article on protein powder and how to use it. Keep the chipolata for a treat meal, outside the window around training.
Watching your weight: at 283 kcal per 100 g, the chipolata is high in calories. Limit how often you have it, watch your portions and offset it with light accompaniments. To compare its figures with other meats, consult our calorie table or explore the whole meat family to make informed and varied choices.