Calories in Frankfurter, chicken
Generic food Meat
Frankfurter, chicken contains 223 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 link (45 g) provides about 100 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from fat, with 28% 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 42% of the Daily Value for selenium, 29% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 23% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 223 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 16.2 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.9 g | 19% |
| Trans fat C | 0.15 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 96 mg | 32% |
| Sodium C | 1,027 mg | 45% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.7 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 3 g | |
| Protein M | 15.5 g | 31% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D I | 0.5 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.22 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.057 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 4.7 mg | 29% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 1.1 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.32 mg | 19% |
| Folate (B9) C | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.54 µg | 23% |
| Choline ? | 50.5 mg | 9% |
| Calcium M | 74 mg | 6% |
| Iron M | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium M | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 162 mg | 13% |
| Potassium M | 202 mg | 4% |
| Zinc M | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper M | 0.078 mg | 9% |
| Manganese M | 0.059 mg | 3% |
| Selenium M | 23 µg | 42% |
% 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 28%
- Carbohydrates 5%
- Fat 67%
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
- Protein15.5 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 14.5 g)
- Sugars3 gin the top quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 0.2 g)
- Fat16.2 gbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 21.9 g)
- Saturated fat3.9 gbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 7.4 g)
- Sodium1,027 mgabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 962 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water62.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.9 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.1 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.58 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.46 g |
| Leucine ? | 1 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.1 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.34 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.13 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.51 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.39 g |
| Valine ? | 0.54 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.89 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.36 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.9 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.3 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.1 g |
| Glycine ? | 1 g |
| Proline ? | 0.69 g |
| Serine ? | 0.61 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.14 g |
Individual fatty acids (38)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.003 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.33 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 3.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.083 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 3 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.77 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.36 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.054 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.026 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.72 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.068 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.009 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.013 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.019 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.097 g |
| TFA 18:2 t,t M | 0.051 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 4.9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 3.4 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.097 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.051 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 21 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (14)
| Water M | 62.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 3.1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 933 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 25.1 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid M | 3 µg |
| Folate, food C | 4 µg |
| Betaine M | 5.8 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, beef, low fat | 140 | 12 g | 1.6 g | 9.5 g |
| 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sausage, Berliner, pork, beef | 230 | 15.3 g | 2.6 g | 17.2 g |
| Roast beef spread | 223 | 15.3 g | 3.7 g | 16.3 g |
| Picnic loaf, pork, beef | 232 | 14.9 g | 4.8 g | 16.6 g |
| Hot dog, reduced fat | 216 | 13.8 g | 5.1 g | 15.7 g |
| Bologna, pork and turkey, lite | 211 | 13.1 g | 3.5 g | 16.1 g |
| Hot dog, turkey | 223 | 12.2 g | 3.8 g | 17.3 g |
| Ham and cheese spread | 245 | 16.2 g | 2.3 g | 18.5 g |
| Beerwurst, beer salami, pork | 238 | 14.2 g | 2.1 g | 18.8 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 223 kcal. 1 link (45 g): about 100 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 190 kcal.
Is frankfurter high in protein?
Frankfurter contains 15.5 g of protein per 100 g (31% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7 g in 1 link (45 g). About 28% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sausages and luncheon meats, that is above the median (median 14.5 g).
How many carbs are in frankfurter?
Frankfurter has 2.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in frankfurter?
Frankfurter contains 16.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.9 g is saturated (19% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does frankfurter contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (42% DV), Niacin (B3) (29% DV), Vitamin B12 (23% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (21% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in frankfurter?
100 g contains 1,027 mg of sodium, 45% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does frankfurter have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, frankfurter, chicken has 223 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 171624. 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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