Calories in Frankfurter, low sodium
Generic food Meat
Frankfurter, low sodium contains 312 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, sliced (151 g) provides about 471 kcal.
Roughly 82% of its calories come from fat, with 15% from protein and 2% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in sausages and luncheon meats on FoodFactly, where the median is 265 kcal per 100 g across 174 foods.
100 g provides 64% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 22% of the Daily Value for selenium and 20% of the Daily Value for zinc.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 312 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 28.5 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat ? | 12 g | 60% |
| Cholesterol ? | 61 mg | 20% |
| Sodium ? | 311 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 1.8 g | 0.7% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 12 g | 24% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D I | 0.9 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.17 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K I | 0.3 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 2.4 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 1.5 µg | 64% |
| Choline I | 41.2 mg | 7% |
| Calcium ? | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium ? | 3 mg | 0.7% |
| Phosphorus ? | 87 mg | 7% |
| Potassium ? | 166 mg | 4% |
| Zinc ? | 2.2 mg | 20% |
| Copper ? | 0.06 mg | 7% |
| Selenium I | 12 µg | 22% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 15%
- Carbohydrates 2%
- Fat 82%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein12 gin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 14.5 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 0.2 g)
- Fat28.5 gin the top quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 21.9 g)
- Saturated fat12 gin the top quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 7.4 g)
- Sodium311 mgin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 962 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water56.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 13.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 1.4 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.08 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.06 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.94 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 6.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 12 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.27 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 37 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water ? | 56.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 0.99 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,305 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 4 µg |
| Betaine I | 3.6 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Frankfurter
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurter, beef, low fat | 140 | 12 g | 1.6 g | 9.5 g |
| Frankfurter, meat and poultry, low fat | 121 | 15.5 g | 8.4 g | 2.8 g |
| Frankfurter, meatless | 233 | 19.6 g | 7.7 g | 13.7 g |
| Frankfurter, chicken | 223 | 15.5 g | 2.7 g | 16.2 g |
| Frankfurter, turkey | 223 | 12.2 g | 3.8 g | 17.3 g |
| Frankfurter, meat and poultry, cooked, boiled Cooked | 298 | 10.3 g | 5 g | 26.3 g |
| Frankfurter, meat and poultry, cooked, grilled Cooked | 302 | 10.7 g | 5.2 g | 26.4 g |
| Frankfurter, beef, pork, and turkey, fat free | 109 | 12.5 g | 11.2 g | 1.6 g |
| Frankfurter, pork | 269 | 12.8 g | 0.28 g | 23.7 g |
| Frankfurter, meat | 290 | 10.3 g | 4.2 g | 25.8 g |
| Frankfurter, beef, unheated | 315 | 11.7 g | 3 g | 28.1 g |
| Frankfurter, meat and poultry, unheated | 277 | 9.7 g | 5 g | 24.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef, bologna, reduced sodium | 310 | 11.7 g | 2 g | 28.4 g |
| Pork, cured, ham, patties, unheated | 315 | 12.8 g | 1.7 g | 28.2 g |
| Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef | 307 | 11.1 g | 3.2 g | 27.7 g |
| Knockwurst | 307 | 11.1 g | 3.2 g | 27.7 g |
| Hot dog, NFS | 310 | 11.7 g | 2.9 g | 28 g |
| Hot dog, beef | 310 | 11.7 g | 2.9 g | 28 g |
| Oscar Mayer, Smokies Sausage Little Cheese (pork, turkey) | 315 | 13.5 g | 1.7 g | 28.2 g |
| Oscar Mayer, Bologna (beef) | 316 | 11.1 g | 2.5 g | 29.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in frankfurter?
100 g of frankfurter has 312 kcal. 1 cup, sliced (151 g): about 471 kcal. 1 frankfurter (57 g): about 178 kcal.
Is frankfurter high in protein?
Frankfurter contains 12 g of protein per 100 g (24% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 18.1 g in 1 cup, sliced (151 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sausages and luncheon meats, that is in the lowest quarter (median 14.5 g).
How many carbs are in frankfurter?
Frankfurter has 1.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in frankfurter?
Frankfurter contains 28.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 12 g is saturated (60% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does frankfurter contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (64% DV), selenium (22% DV), zinc (20% DV) and Niacin (B3) (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in frankfurter?
100 g contains 311 mg of sodium, 14% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does frankfurter have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, frankfurter, low sodium has 312 kcal, while frankfurter, meat and poultry, cooked, boiled has 298 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168131. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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