Frankfurter, beef, low fat: Nutrition Facts
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Frankfurter, beef, low fat contains 140 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, sliced (151 g) provides about 211 kcal.
Roughly 61% of its calories come from fat, with 34% from protein and 5% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 58% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 25% of the Daily Value for selenium and 18% 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 | 140 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 9.5 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.5 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol ? | 40 mg | 13% |
| Sodium C | 744 mg | 32% |
| Total carbohydrates ? | 1.6 g | 0.6% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0.85 g | |
| Protein ? | 12 g | 24% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D I | 0.6 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K I | 1.8 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 2.3 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 1.4 µg | 58% |
| Choline I | 44 mg | 8% |
| Calcium ? | 8 mg | 0.6% |
| Iron ? | 1.2 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium ? | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus ? | 191 mg | 15% |
| Potassium ? | 129 mg | 3% |
| Zinc ? | 2 mg | 18% |
| Copper ? | 0.065 mg | 7% |
| Selenium I | 13.9 µg | 25% |
% 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 34%
- Carbohydrates 5%
- Fat 61%
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)
- Sugars0.85 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 0.2 g)
- Fat9.5 gin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 21.9 g)
- Saturated fat1.5 gin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 7.4 g)
- Sodium744 mgin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 962 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water63.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 3.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.23 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) ? | 0.23 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.11 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.92 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.49 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 3.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.39 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 | 24 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water ? | 63.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 3.1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 585 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 4 µg |
| Betaine I | 4.8 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, low sodium | 312 | 12 g | 1.8 g | 28.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork, cured, feet, pickled | 140 | 11.6 g | 0.01 g | 10 g |
| Pork, pig's feet, pickled | 140 | 11.6 g | 0.01 g | 10 g |
| Brains | 150 | 11.6 g | 1.5 g | 10.4 g |
| Pork, cured, ham and water product, slice, bone-in, separable lean and fat, unheated | 149 | 13.7 g | 2.7 g | 9.3 g |
| Head cheese | 157 | 13.8 g | 0 g | 10.9 g |
| Headcheese, pork | 157 | 13.8 g | 0 g | 10.9 g |
| Pork, cured, ham -- water added, rump, bone-in, separable lean and fat, unheated | 172 | 14 g | 0.8 g | 12.5 g |
| Pork, cured, ham -- water added, slice, bone-in, separable lean and fat, unheated | 164 | 15.7 g | 1.1 g | 10.8 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 140 kcal. 1 cup, sliced (151 g): about 211 kcal. 1 frankfurter (57 g): about 80 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 34% 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 1.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.85 g of sugars.
How much fat is in frankfurter?
Frankfurter contains 9.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.5 g is saturated (8% 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 (58% DV), selenium (25% DV), zinc (18% DV), phosphorus (15% DV) and Niacin (B3) (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in frankfurter?
100 g contains 744 mg of sodium, 32% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does frankfurter have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, frankfurter, beef, low fat has 140 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 167696. 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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