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Liver sausage is a processed meat product made with liver, described here as sausage rather than plain liver. It mainly provides fat and protein, along with vitamins and minerals. Per 100g, it contains 17g of fat, 13g of protein, 2g of salt and 2600µg of vitamin A.

Protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues, while vitamin A contributes to normal vision and immune function. Liver and liver products are not recommended during pregnancy because their high vitamin A content can harm the developing baby. Salt and saturated fat content are also relevant for people monitoring their intake. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

226 kcal

Energy

942 kJ

Fat

17g

of which saturates

5.3g

Carbohydrate

6g

of which sugars

1g

Protein

13g

Salt

2g

Alcohol

0g

Water

58g

Cholesterol

115mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

2600µg

Vitamin D

0.6µg

Vitamin E

0.1mg

Vitamin C

Trace

Thiamin (B1)

0.36mg

Riboflavin (B2)

1.2mg

Niacin (B3)

3.7mg

Vitamin B6

0.25mg

Vitamin B12

10µg

Folate

36µg

Calcium

20mg

Iron

6mg

Magnesium

14mg

Phosphorus

260mg

Potassium

180mg

Sodium

810mg

Zinc

2.6mg

Copper

0.91mg

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (10 samples, 4 brands). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Further reading and references

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Article history

The information on this page is written and peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
  • 4 Nov 2026 | Latest version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Originally published