Calories in Frankfurter, meat, heated
Generic food Cooked Meat
Frankfurter, meat, heated contains 278 kcal per 100 g. A 1 serving, 1 hot dog (52 g) provides about 145 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 65% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 23% of the Daily Value for selenium and 17% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
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 | 278 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 24.3 g | 31% |
| Saturated fat C | 7.2 g | 36% |
| Cholesterol M | 73 mg | 24% |
| Sodium M | 1,013 mg | 44% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.9 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 9.8 g | 20% |
| Vitamin A I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.055 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 2.7 mg | 17% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) I | 0.31 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 1.6 µg | 65% |
| Calcium M | 99 mg | 8% |
| Iron M | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium M | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus M | 211 mg | 17% |
| Potassium M | 141 mg | 3% |
| Zinc M | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper M | 0.15 mg | 17% |
| Manganese M | 0.051 mg | 2% |
| Selenium I | 12.5 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
- Protein9.8 gin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 14.5 g)
- Fat24.3 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 21.9 g)
- Saturated fat7.2 gbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 7.4 g)
- Sodium1,013 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
- Water57.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 10.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 4 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.11 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.45 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.51 g |
| Leucine M | 0.86 g |
| Lysine M | 0.92 g |
| Methionine M | 0.28 g |
| Cystine M | 0.11 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.42 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.36 g |
| Valine M | 0.53 g |
| Arginine M | 0.66 g |
| Histidine M | 0.32 g |
| Alanine M | 0.59 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.97 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 1.6 g |
| Glycine M | 0.47 g |
| Proline M | 0.41 g |
| Serine M | 0.39 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 3.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0.068 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0.034 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.24 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 5 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.9 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 9.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.1 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 1.2 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.18 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol I | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (9)
| Water M | 57.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 3.2 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,161 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 0 IU |
| Folic acid I | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork sausage, reduced sodium, cooked Cooked | 271 | 9.4 g | 8.1 g | 22.4 g |
| Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked Cooked | 297 | 12.2 g | 2 g | 26.3 g |
| Sausage, Polish, pork and beef, smoked Cooked | 301 | 12.1 g | 2 g | 26.6 g |
| Sausage, pork and beef, with cheddar cheese, smoked Cooked | 296 | 12.9 g | 2.1 g | 25.8 g |
| Salami, cooked, beef Cooked | 261 | 12.6 g | 1.9 g | 22.2 g |
| Swisswurst, pork and beef, with swiss cheese, smoked Cooked | 307 | 12.7 g | 1.6 g | 27.4 g |
| Sausage, smoked link sausage, pork Cooked | 309 | 12 g | 0.94 g | 28.2 g |
| Sausage, smoked link sausage, pork and beef (nonfat dry milk added) Cooked | 313 | 13.3 g | 1.9 g | 27.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked frankfurter?
100 g of cooked frankfurter has 278 kcal. 1 serving, 1 hot dog (52 g): about 145 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked frankfurter?
Cooked frankfurter contains 9.8 g of protein per 100 g (20% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.1 g in 1 serving, 1 hot dog (52 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 cooked frankfurter?
Cooked frankfurter has 4.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in cooked frankfurter?
Cooked frankfurter contains 24.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7.2 g is saturated (36% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked frankfurter contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (65% DV), selenium (23% DV), phosphorus (17% DV), copper (17% DV) and Niacin (B3) (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked frankfurter?
100 g contains 1,013 mg of sodium, 44% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 174615. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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