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Sausages and cold meats

Cotechino (pork sausage)

Raw sausage products 450 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Cotechino (pork sausage) provides 450 kcal (1,860 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of fat (42.3 g), zinc (4.1 mg) and protein (17.2 g) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Raw sausage products” category (“Sausages and cold meats” family) of the Swiss database.

Cotechino (pork sausage)

The essentials for 100 g

Protein17.2 g 34%
Fat42.3 g 60%
Carbohydrates0 g 0%
Dietary fibre0 g 0%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy450 kcal (1,860 kJ)C23%
Protein17.2 gA34%
Fat42.3 gA60%
of which saturated fat14 gA70%
of which polyunsaturated6 gAn/a
of which omega-30.3 gCn/a
Carbohydrates0 gA0%
of which sugars0 gA0%
Dietary fibre0 gA0%
Water36.8 gAn/a
Alcohol0 gAn/a
Minerals
Calcium30 mgA4%
Iron2.1 mgA15%
Magnesiumtraces mgAn/a
Phosphorus110 mgA16%
Potassium270 mgA14%
Sodium1,740 mgA73%
Zinc4.1 mgA41%
Vitamins
Vitamin Dtraces µgAn/a
Vitamin B120 µgA0%
Vitamin C0 mgA0%
Folate1 µgA1%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein34%
Fat60%
Carbohydrates0%
Dietary fibre0%
Sodium73%
Zinc41%
Phosphorus16%
Iron15%
Potassium14%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Raw sausages (average)− 5 g+ 3.1 g+ 7 kcal
vs Salami "budget" type− 4.8 g+ 5.2 g+ 28 kcal
vs Peasant's Schüblig− 4.1 g− 6.2 g− 74 kcal
vs Saucisson sausage, cooked (without addition of fat and salt)− 3.9 g+ 2.9 g+ 8 kcal
vs Pantli, beef and pork sausage− 3.9 g− 7.7 g− 88 kcal

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Cotechino (pork sausage)?
100 g of Cotechino (pork sausage) provides 450 kcal, i.e. 1,860 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Cotechino (pork sausage)?
100 g provides 17.2 g of protein, i.e. 34% of the adult reference value (50 g).
What is the fat content of 100 g of Cotechino (pork sausage)?
100 g contains 42.3 g of fat, of which 14 g saturated fatty acids.
Where do these values come from?
From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).
Which preparation state do the values refer to?
To the official label “Cotechino (pork sausage)” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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