Calories in Frankfurter, meat and poultry, unheated
Generic food Meat
Frankfurter, meat and poultry, unheated contains 277 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 frankfurter (51 g) provides about 141 kcal.
Roughly 79% of its calories come from fat, with 14% from protein and 7% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for sausages and luncheon meats on FoodFactly (265 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 30% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 25% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 23% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 277 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 24.2 g | 31% |
| Saturated fat C | 7.6 g | 38% |
| Trans fat C | 0.21 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 78 mg | 26% |
| Sodium M | 976 mg | 42% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars M | 2.8 g | |
| Protein M | 9.7 g | 19% |
| Vitamin A ? | 31 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C M | 22.5 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.7 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.44 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K M | 0.1 µg | 0.1% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.047 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.15 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 2.8 mg | 18% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.55 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.063 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.71 µg | 30% |
| Choline ? | 50.2 mg | 9% |
| Calcium M | 106 mg | 8% |
| Iron M | 1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium M | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus M | 175 mg | 14% |
| Potassium M | 359 mg | 8% |
| Zinc M | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper M | 0.042 mg | 5% |
| Manganese M | 0.017 mg | 0.7% |
| Selenium M | 12.4 µg | 23% |
% 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 14%
- Carbohydrates 7%
- Fat 79%
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
- Protein9.7 gin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 14.5 g)
- Sugars2.8 gin the top quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 0.2 g)
- Fat24.2 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 21.9 g)
- Saturated fat7.6 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 7.4 g)
- Sodium976 mgabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 962 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water57.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 9.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 5.4 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 2.5 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0.3 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.11 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.35 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.4 g |
| Leucine M | 0.74 g |
| Lysine M | 0.72 g |
| Methionine M | 0.24 g |
| Cystine M | 0.13 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.36 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.29 g |
| Valine M | 0.46 g |
| Arginine M | 0.63 g |
| Histidine M | 0.28 g |
| Alanine M | 0.61 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.86 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 1.4 g |
| Glycine M | 0.66 g |
| Proline M | 0.69 g |
| Serine M | 0.41 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.23 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.004 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.007 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.24 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 4.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.02 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.023 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.26 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 5.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 2.1 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.033 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 8.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.25 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.11 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.033 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.74 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.17 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.016 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.025 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.074 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.002 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.012 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.16 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.041 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.038 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.1 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.73 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 8.8 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 4.7 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.055 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.046 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.17 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.042 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.014 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.031 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.031 g |
Carotenoids (16)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 31 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 27 IU |
| Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 0.7 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.21 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.03 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (14)
| Water M | 57.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 3.5 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,157 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 102 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 28.6 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 6 µg |
| Betaine M | 3.9 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, 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 |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot dog, meat and poultry | 277 | 9.7 g | 5 g | 24.2 g |
| Bologna | 281 | 10.3 g | 6.3 g | 23.8 g |
| Bologna, reduced sodium | 281 | 10.3 g | 6.3 g | 23.8 g |
| Bologna, meat and poultry | 281 | 10.3 g | 6.3 g | 23.8 g |
| Bologna, beef | 299 | 10.9 g | 4.3 g | 26.1 g |
| Bologna, classic | 258 | 11.1 g | 4.7 g | 21.6 g |
| Dutch brand loaf, chicken, pork and beef | 273 | 12 g | 3.9 g | 22.9 g |
| Bologna, chicken, pork, beef | 272 | 11.3 g | 5.6 g | 22.7 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 277 kcal. 1 frankfurter (51 g): about 141 kcal.
How much protein is in frankfurter?
Frankfurter contains 9.7 g of protein per 100 g (19% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5 g in 1 frankfurter (51 g). About 14% 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 5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 2.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in frankfurter?
Frankfurter contains 24.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7.6 g is saturated (38% 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 (30% DV), Vitamin C (25% DV), selenium (23% DV), Niacin (B3) (18% DV) and phosphorus (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in frankfurter?
100 g contains 976 mg of sodium, 42% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does frankfurter have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, frankfurter, meat and poultry, unheated has 277 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 173875. 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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