Calories in Frankfurter, pork
Generic food Meat
Frankfurter, pork contains 269 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 link (76 g) provides about 204 kcal.
Roughly 80% of its calories come from fat, with 19% from protein and 0.4% 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 51% of the Daily Value for selenium, 49% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 21% of the Daily Value for iron.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 269 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 23.7 g | 30% |
| Saturated fat C | 8.7 g | 44% |
| Cholesterol C | 66 mg | 22% |
| Sodium C | 816 mg | 35% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.28 g | 0.1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.1 g | 0.4% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 12.8 g | 26% |
| Vitamin A ? | 79 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C C | 2 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.59 mg | 49% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.8 mg | 17% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.51 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.32 mg | 19% |
| Folate (B9) C | 3 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.49 µg | 20% |
| Calcium C | 267 mg | 21% |
| Iron C | 3.7 mg | 21% |
| Magnesium C | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 171 mg | 14% |
| Potassium C | 264 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 2.1 mg | 19% |
| Copper C | 0.074 mg | 8% |
| Manganese C | 0.016 mg | 0.7% |
| Selenium C | 27.8 µg | 51% |
% 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 19%
- Carbohydrates 0.4%
- Fat 80%
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
- Protein12.8 gbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 14.5 g)
- Fiber0.1 gin the top quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 0 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 0.2 g)
- Fat23.7 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 21.9 g)
- Saturated fat8.7 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 7.4 g)
- Sodium816 mgbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 962 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water59.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 10.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.2 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan C | 0.15 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.56 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.57 g |
| Leucine C | 1 g |
| Lysine C | 1.1 g |
| Methionine C | 0.32 g |
| Cystine C | 0.16 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.5 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.42 g |
| Valine C | 0.68 g |
| Arginine C | 0.81 g |
| Histidine C | 0.47 g |
| Alanine C | 0.75 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 1.1 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 1.9 g |
| Glycine C | 0.74 g |
| Proline C | 0.6 g |
| Serine C | 0.53 g |
Individual fatty acids (16)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.2 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 5.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 10.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.045 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.41 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.28 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 79 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols C | 1 mg |
|---|
Other components (9)
| Water C | 59.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 3.4 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,127 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 263 IU |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 3 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, 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, ham hocks | 268 | 14.6 g | 1.1 g | 22.8 g |
| Dutch brand loaf, chicken, pork and beef | 273 | 12 g | 3.9 g | 22.9 g |
| Spam, reduced sodium | 293 | 12.5 g | 3.4 g | 25.1 g |
| Beerwurst, beer salami, pork and beef | 277 | 14 g | 3.8 g | 22.5 g |
| Beerwurst, pork and beef | 276 | 14 g | 4.3 g | 22.5 g |
| Bologna, chicken, pork, beef | 272 | 11.3 g | 5.6 g | 22.7 g |
| Liver cheese, pork | 304 | 15.2 g | 2.1 g | 25.6 g |
| Sausage, pork, turkey, and beef, reduced sodium | 284 | 10.7 g | 0.11 g | 26.8 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 269 kcal. 1 link (76 g): about 204 kcal.
Is frankfurter high in protein?
Frankfurter contains 12.8 g of protein per 100 g (26% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 9.7 g in 1 link (76 g). About 19% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sausages and luncheon meats, that is below the median (median 14.5 g).
How many carbs are in frankfurter?
Frankfurter has 0.28 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.1 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in frankfurter?
Frankfurter contains 23.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.7 g is saturated (44% 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 (51% DV), Thiamin (B1) (49% DV), iron (21% DV), calcium (21% DV) and Vitamin B12 (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in frankfurter?
100 g contains 816 mg of sodium, 35% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does frankfurter have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, frankfurter, pork has 269 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 172964. 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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