Boerewors
Boerewors provides a substantial amount of high-quality protein, making it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. Its moderate fat content supports energy needs while delivering a rich and flavorful experience. High in iron and zinc, it promotes overall nutritional wellness. The presence of B vitamins, including B12 and B6, further enhances its health benefits, making it a nutritious and satisfying choice.
Macro Impact
A Serving (100 g) of Boerewors contains 187 calories, 18 g of protein, 1.8 g of carbohydrates, and 12 g of fat.
Calorie Burn
How long would it take to burn off 187 calories?
- Walking3.5 mph, moderate pace33 min
- YogaModerate effort, gentle pace47 min
- SwimmingFreestyle, moderate effort25 min
- Biking12–14 mph, moderate effort18 min
- StairsStair climbing, moderate pace24 min
- Running5 mph (12 min/mile)17 min
Estimates for an average adult male (~75 kg / 165 lb), based on activity MET values. Download Leana to calculate calorie burn based on your personal profile.
Nutritional composition
Complete nutrition facts: macronutrients (protein, carbs and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).
Values per Serving (100 g)
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates1.8 / 313 g(1%)
- Dietary Fiber0 / 38 g(0%)
- Soluble Fiber0 g
- Insoluble Fiber0 g
- Total Sugars1.8 g
- Added Sugars0 / 63 g(0%)
- Sugar Alcohols0 g
- Other Carbohydrates0 g
- Sorbitol0 g
- Xylitol0 g
Fats
- Total Fat12 / 83 g(14%)
- Saturated Fat6 / 25 g(24%)
- Trans Fat0.88 g
- Monounsaturated Fat4 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g
- Cholesterol80 / 300 mg(27%)
- Omega-30.12 g
- Omega-61 g
- Omega-94 g
- Oleic Acid3.2 g
- Capric Acid0.1 g
- Erucic Acid0.3 g
- Lauric Acid0.2 g
- Stearic Acid2.1 g
- Caprylic Acid0.1 g
- Linoleic Acid0.8 g
- Myristic Acid1.5 g
- Palmitic Acid2 g
- Linolenic Acid0 g
- Eicosenoic Acid0.5 g
- Arachidonic Acid0.05 g
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.05 g
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0.02 g
- Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)0.1 g
- Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0.02 g
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0.03 g
- Dihomo-Gamma-Linolenic Acid (DGLA)0.05 g
Protein
- Protein18 / 56 g(32%)
Amino Acids
- Lysine1.4 g
- Serine0.7 g
- Valine0.9 g
- Alanine1 g
- Cystine0.1 g
- Cysteine0.2 g
- Proline1 g
- Taurine50 mg
- Arginine1 g
- Histidine0.6 g
- Threonine0.8 g
- Isoleucine0.8 g
- Methionine0.4 g
- Tryptophan0.3 g
- Glutamic Acid2.5 g
- Aspartic Acid2 g
- Phenylalanine0.7 g
- Glycine1 g
- Leucine1.4 g
- Tyrosine0.7 g
Vitamins
- Vitamin A0 / 900 ug(0%)
- Vitamin C0 / 90 mg(0%)
- Vitamin D0 / 15 ug(0%)
- Vitamin E0.5 / 15 mg(3%)
- Vitamin K1 / 120 ug(1%)
- Vitamin B60.4 / 1.3 mg(31%)
- Vitamin B122 / 2.4 ug(83%)
- Thiamin (B1)0.1 / 1.2 mg(8%)
- Riboflavin (B2)0.2 / 1.3 mg(15%)
- Niacin (B3)5 / 16 mg(31%)
- Folate5 / 400 ug(1%)
- Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.5 / 5 mg(10%)
- Biotin5 / 30 ug(17%)
- Choline70 / 550 mg(13%)
Minerals
- Calcium20 / 1,000 mg(2%)
- Iron2.8 / 8 mg(35%)
- Magnesium25 / 420 mg(6%)
- Phosphorus180 / 700 mg(26%)
- Potassium300 / 3,400 mg(9%)
- Sodium1,000 / 2,300 mg(43%)
- Zinc4 / 11 mg(36%)
- Copper0.2 / 0.9 mg(22%)
- Manganese0.01 / 2.3 mg(0%)
- Selenium25 / 55 ug(45%)
- Iodine5 / 150 ug(3%)
- Chromium5 / 35 ug(14%)
- Molybdenum5 / 45 ug(11%)
- Chloride1,540 / 2,300 mg(67%)
Other
- Water60 / 3,700 g(2%)
- Caffeine0 mg
- Alcohol0 g

